Vaccination Update: Eligibility Expanded in Many Regions
Across many health units in Ontario, the eligibility has been expanded for who can book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
PROVINCE-WIDE
Currently in Ontario, residents aged 60+ (born in 1961 or earlier) can book an appointment using the province’s online booking portal, and residents aged 55-59 can book an appointment at a local pharmacy.
TORONTO HOTSPOTS
In certain Toronto hotspots, vaccination eligibility has been lowered to 50+.
By appointment only, Unity Health (St. Joseph’s Hospital) is vaccinating those aged 50+ living in: M6K, M6N, M8V, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9R, M9V and M9W. Unity Health (St. Michael’s Hospital) is vaccinating those 50+ living in postal codes starting with: M4X, M5A and M5B. Learn more by visiting Unity Health Toronto’s website.
People 50+ in east Toronto living in postal codes starting with: M4H, M1L, M3C, M4A, M1K, M1M and M1J can book their vaccines by going to the Toronto East Health Network website.
The Englemount-Lawrence Vaccination clinic operated by Baycrest Health Sciences is vaccinating individuals 50+ living in area codes starting with: M2J, M2M, M2R, M3A, M3C, M3H, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4X, M5A, M5B, M5N, M6A, M6B, M6L, M6M, M9L, M9M, M9N and M9P. Residents in that age category and living in these areas can book an appointment at the Baycrest Centre website, by choosing the “Other Priority Population” option.
YORK REGION HOTSPOTS
Starting April 7, York Region has lowered their eligibility age to 45-59 in certain hotspots. York Region residents born from 1962 to 1976 who live in five specific postal codes will be able to book their shot at two participating immunization clinics: L4L, L6A, L4K, L4J and L3S. Eligible residents can start booking their appointment on York region’s website or by calling Access York at 1-877-464-9675.
We strongly encourage our clients and their families to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible as this will help to protect you against hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
If you are hesitant about receiving the vaccine, or if you are unsure about whether you can receive the vaccine due to a health condition, we encourage you to speak with your family doctor, who knows your medical history and can provide specialized information for you.