Immunizations

OCTOBER 2024 UPDATES

FALL Vaccines - Everyone 6 months and older is now eligible for a COVID-19 and flu vaccine, with certain groups eligible for RSV protection. See the links below for details.

  • COVID-19
  • Flu
  • RSV (protection for infants born in 2024 and high-risk older adults)

School-based Clinics - More information about the clinics held at school for students in Grade 7 (and catching up those in Grade 8 who missing vaccines) and high school is available on the dedicated school immunization page.

Imvamune® for mpox protection - More information is available on the dedicated mpox page, including who is eligible and how to access the vaccine.

 

Ontario's Immunization Schedule

Ontario offers FREE vaccines to residents based on the Immunization Schedule. To learn what vaccines are available across the lifespan, visit the Ministry of Health webpage. All vaccines on the schedule are available through the Health Unit's immunization clinics.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases

More information about diseases and the vaccines that help prevent them can be found on the Ministry of Health’s Fact Sheets and Patient Tools webpage, and at Immunize.ca.

Travel Vaccines

Check out our travel page for more information about how to prepare for international travel, including accessing travel vaccines in our area. 

Vaccine Safety

Vaccines are routinely monitored for safety and maintaining confidence in immunization programs. Although rare, adverse events following immunization can happen. Check out the vaccine safety page for more information.

For Further Information

Call the Vaccine Preventable Disease program: (807) 625-5900 or Toll-Free 1 (888) 294-6630.

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