COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccine

While COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to everyone who wants one by the end of 2021, Ontario’s Vaccination Plan has prioritized the initial doses for those who need it most.

Information on the COVID-19 vaccines is evolving but this page will be updated when new information is available.

The most important thing we can all do now is take the time to learn more about the vaccines and make informed choices for ourselves and our families.

To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines:

After vaccination

It is vital that everyone, even those who have been vaccinated, continue practicing public health measures including:

staying home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms
getting tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with a confirmed positive case of COVID-19
limiting gatherings to only members of your immediate household
maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet or 2 meters from others outside of your immediate household
wearing a mask or face covering indoors and outdoors when not able to maintain physical distancing
washing hands frequently

How can I help once I get vaccinated?

Share your story
Tell others why you are getting vaccinated and encourage them to do the same
Have conversations about COVID-19 vaccine with family, friends and coworkers
Continue to follow public health measures

Hamilton Public Health Services acknowledges that some people have experienced legitimate, longstanding, systemic issues that have damaged their trust in the health system. We commit to providing transparent, honest vaccine information to all community members as it becomes available. We encourage everyone to seek out multiple sources of information from reliable sources to inform your vaccine decisions. We are privileged to be one such source of information for you.

COVID-19 vaccination in Hamilton

Vaccine Eligibility and Distribution

Age Group	Eligible Population	How to Access your Vaccine
12 and older	Individuals aged 12+	Eligible to book an appointment through the Provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488.
12 to 17	Pharmacy clinics for youth aged 12+ for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine	Locations and availability can be found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
18 and older	Pharmacy clinics for adults aged 18+ for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine	Locations and availability can be found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
18 and older	Adults aged 18+ who are currently in hospital	Registered through facility
18 and older	All other congregate care settings & community living	Registered through facility
18 and older	Homebound individuals & recipients of chronic homecare	Identified and registered through homecare partners, primary care providers and the LHIN. Call Public Health Services COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7.Identified and registered through homecare partners, primary care providers and the LHIN.Call Public Health Services COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7.
18 and older	Senior congregate care settings	Registration through the facility
18 and older	Shelter staff	Eligible to book an appointment through the Provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488.
18 and older	Shelter residents	Plan pending for additional clinics
18 and older	Highest, high, at-risk health conditions Eligible populations	Eligible to book an appointment through the Provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488
18 and older	Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients, Satellite Health Facility, St. Peter’s	Registered through the hospitals and facilities
18 and older	Healthcare workers hospital & community (all) Long-term care/Retirement Home staff	Eligible to book an appointment through the Provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488
18 and older	Essential caregivers: Long-term care/Retirement home other congregate care settings for seniors (up to 2)	Eligible to book an appointment through the Provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488
18 and older	Long-term care/Retirement Home residents	Registration through the facility

Get your COVID info on social?

Many people rely on social media to get information. We want to help you find reliable, truthful, and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines, so follow these accounts to stay informed:

City of Hamilton

@CityofHamilton