This week, vaccine eligibility will be expanded to include:
Individuals whose health is designated at risk by the Province of Ontario, starting Tuesday
More essential workers are eligible (second group), starting Tuesday
Age limit for community clinics lowered to 40, starting Thursday
Details coming soon about second doses for high-risk health care workers
Individuals designated as at risk by the Province of Ontario may book vaccine appointments through the provincial booking system. At risk individuals include people who suffer from:
Heart disease
Diabetes
Liver disease
Respiratory diseases
Immunocompromising health conditions
For a complete list of this group visit: covid-19.ontario.ca.
Essential workers designated as second group by the Province of Ontario may now book vaccine appointments through the provincial booking system. Second group essential workers include:
Retail workers, including grocery, restaurants and pharmacy
Social workers
Courts and justice system workers
Transportation workers
Waste management workers
Water and wastewater management workers
Veterinarians
For a complete list of this group visit: covid-19.ontario.ca.
Beginning Thursday, May 13 at 8:00 AM, all Ottawa residents age 40 and over (born in or before 1981) can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at community clinics.
Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week. Only book or call if you are eligible.
All clinic sites are accessible. If you require specific accommodations, please fill out the disability related accommodations request form at least 48 hours in advance to ensure your needs are met. If you need assistance completing the form, contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-691-5505.
For more information on what accessibility accommodations are available at the clinics or to access the form, visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca.
Walk-ins will not be accepted at community clinics
This includes walk-ins at the end of the day
Book your appointment in advance
Remaining doses at the end of the day will be administered to pre-booked or pre-registered individuals.