COVID-19 Vaccines
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 |
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50 and older | Hot spot postal codes for those community members 50 years of age and older who live in - L9C, L8W, L8L, L8N, L9K |
L8W and L9C are eligible to book an appointment through the provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking Call Public Health Services COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7 for L8W, L9C L8L, L8N, L9K to book at a mobile hot spot pop-up clinic. |
55 and older | Pharmacy clinics adults aged 55+ | Some pharmacies have a pre-registration process that can be found at covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations |
55 and older | Primary care pilot | Eligible residents will be contacted directly by their primary care physician’s office to book appointments if their physician is a part of the pilot program. |
60 and older | Adults aged 60+ |
Eligible to book an appointment through the provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking. If no internet access or for mobile pop-up clinic, call Public Health Services COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7. |
60 and older | Adults aged 60+ who are currently in hospital | Registered through facility |
Adult | Urban Indigenous | Call Public Health Services COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7 to book an appointment. |
TBD | Black and racialized population | Registration and booking option coming soon |
Adult | All other congregate care settings & community living | Registered through facility |
Adult | Special Education workers | Identification of individuals by the school boards to the Province. Individuals will call the Provincial hotline to book if identified. |
Adult | Homebound individuals | Identified and registered through homecare partners and primary care providers. Booked by Hamilton Paramedic Services. |
Adult | Faith-based leaders | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Adults recipients of chronic homecare as identified by the LHIN | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Senior congregate care settings | Registration through the facility |
Adult | Shelter staff | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Shelter residents | Plan pending for additional clinics |
Adult | Essential caregivers (1) of highest health conditions |
Eligible to book an appointment through the provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking. If no internet access, call the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488. |
Adult |
Specific health conditions (highest and high-risk) arrange for vaccination Highest:
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Eligible to book an appointment through the provincial portal that can be found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking. If no internet access, call the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488. |
Adult |
High:
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Contacted through local hospitals/specialists and will be informed how to book their vaccine. |
Adult | Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients, Satellite Health Facility, St. Peter’s | Registered through the hospitals and facilities |
Adult | Healthcare workers hospital & community (all) | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Long-term care/Retirement Home Essential caregivers or other congregate care settings for seniors (up to 2) | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Long-term care/Retirement Home staff | Register at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineRegistration. Booking link is emailed through the Provincial portal. |
Adult | Long-term care/Retirement Home residents | Registration through the facility |
Upcoming populations
Phase 2
- Education workers
- Cannot work from home (Essential & Front-Line Workers)
Phase 3
- Remaining Hamiltonians in the general population who wish to be vaccinated will receive the vaccine
Read more about Hamilton’s vaccination plan
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:
Discover more social media accounts to follow for specific populations.
Misinformation
Resources to help you decide if the information you’re getting is fact:
Related links
If you have general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine:
- Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7
- Email [email protected]
You cannot book appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine at this time. If you have personal medical questions related to the vaccine, please talk to your health care provider.
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