Here is a summary of vaccine clinics in the Toronto area. It’s up to date, as of today, as far as I am able to tell. If anyone notices any errors or finds out different information, please let me know. I encourage you to pass this information along to whoever you think would benefit from it.
I’m sure that those subscribing to this email are wanting to get a vaccine but for an excellent overview of COVID-19 vaccines see here.
I’ve had some questions about what vaccines are being administered at these sites. In general all the hospitals and city run sites have Pfizer and Moderna. It is primarily pharmacies that are giving Astrazeneca.
Vaccine clinics in the Toronto Area
Michael Garron Hospital has opened up their COVID immunization clinic to:
adults 50+ living in priority neighbourhoods (postal codes: M4H, M1L, M3C, M4A, M1K, M1M, M1J)
individuals with highest risk1 and high risk2 chronic conditions, along with their caregivers
those 60 years and older (born in 1961 or earlier)
For more details and to book an appointment: MGH/TEHN Vaccine Clinics
The City of Toronto run vaccine sites are allowing those 60 years and older (born in 1961 or earlier) to sign up for a COVID vaccine starting today: City of Toronto booking
UHN has opened up for pre-registration of patients with certain conditions (a long list that includes those with asthma and hypertension). Note that you must live in the UHN cachement area to qualify or receive care at SickKids, Sinai, Toronto Grace, UHN or Women’s College. It seems to me that children are eligible, if they have one of the listed conditions. Details here: UHN Vaccine Clinics
North York Hospital is now open to adults with high risk & highest risk chronic conditions as well as one essential caregiver/spouse who supports them with personal care and/or activities of daily living.
Details here: NYGH Vaccine Clinic
Scarborough Health Network is vaccinating adults 50+ with highest risk, high risk and at risk3 conditions. The at risk category is quite big and includes those with asthma/respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, etc. Note that their website says you must be a Scarborough resident or see a physician in Scarborough to qualify. Details here: Scarborough Health Network
Unity Health (St. Michael’s Hospital and St Joe’s Hospital) are vaccinating those 50 and older who live in the following postal codes:
M4X, M5A, M5B, M6K, M6N, M8V, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9R, M9V, M9W
Note that new appointments are added at 7 PM on Thursdays. Booking link is here: Unity Health
Humber River Hospital is now vaccinating people 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 or earlier; NO chronic conditions required) if they reside within the following catchment area:
South of Steeles Ave &
North of Eglinton Ave &
East of Humber River/ Islington Ave &
West of Bathurst St
Booking link: Humber Hospital Vaccine Clinic
Trillium Health is vaccinating Peel residents 60 years and older (must be living within Trillium Health Partners catchment area, including Mississauga and Etobicoke). Details here: Trillium Health
Halton region (including Burlington, Halton Hills (Georgetown, Acton), Milton & Oakville) will allow residents 60 years of age and older to book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment online starting Tuesday, April 6. Details here: Halton Region
Highest risk: Organ transplant recipients, hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, people with neurological diseases in which respiratory function may be compromised (for example, motor neuron disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis), haematological malignancy diagnosed within the last year, kidney disease with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) under 30
High risk: Obesity (BMI over 40), other treatments causing immunosuppression (for example, chemotherapy, immunity-weakening medications), intellectual or developmental disabilities (for example, Down Syndrome)
At-risk: immune deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, liver disease, all cancers, spleen problems, respiratory disease, heart disease, hypertension mental illness disorder, substance use disorder, thalassemia, pregnancy immunocompromising health conditions, or any other disability requiring community support
Thank you, so much!!
Wonderful to have this info gathered in one place, very valuable. Thank you so much for this