Get a vaccination
Oct. 30, 2023: Anyone 6 months or older can now receive the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for further information.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, please call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 or visit the COVID-19 vaccines portal online.On this page
- Who can receive which doses?
- Where to get a vaccination in Huron Perth
- Book an appointment
- Preparing for your appointment
Get vaccinated and stay up-to-date
Everyone is encouraged to get a dose of COVID vaccine this respiratory season if it has been 6 months from your last vaccine or confirmed COVID infection. Getting vaccinated and staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations is the best way to remain protected against the most severe outcomes of COVID-19 infection, including hospitalization and death. What is considered up-to-date may change and varies for different populations.
Please note that vaccine recommendations and eligibility may vary from one province to another or from one country to another. In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) makes recommendations for the use of vaccines.
Who can receive which doses?
In Ontario, COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to everyone aged six months and older. To receive your next dose of COVID-19 vaccine, enough time must have passed since your last dose. If you come to a clinic before enough time has passed, you will not be able to proceed with the appointment. The recommended interval is 6 months (minimum 3 months) from your last vaccine or COVID-19 infection. Waiting 6 months will provide optimal protection against COVID 19 and its variants.
The current provincial eligibility directed by Ontario's Ministry of Health outlines the eligibility of specific age groups for receiving COVID-19 vaccine doses.
For questions about eligibility or the timing of your next dose, please call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (open Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM excluding holidays) or speak with your health care provider.
Timing with other vaccinations |
For individuals 6 months and older, COVID-19 vaccines may be given at the same time as, or at any time before or after, non-COVID-19 vaccines, with the exception of RSV vaccine, Imvamune (mpox vaccine) as well as tuberculin skin testing. |
Vaccines available at HPPH clinics |
HPPH offers Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine products based on age-specific guidance. Pfizer and Moderna are interchangeable mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and provide strong protection against COVID-19 and its variants.
To inquire about receiving a Novavax Nuvaxovid, a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, contact the Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU). To book an appointment in London, please call the MLHU booking line at 226-289-3560. Learn more about approved COVID-19 vaccines on our About the vaccine page. |
Where to get a vaccination in Huron Perth
Please note that while we are listing local vaccination options on this page, HPPH is not the organizer of all of these opportunities. Please reach out directly to the organization providing vaccinations if you have any questions.
Pharmacies |
Select pharmacies across Ontario are offering vaccines. Visit the provincial COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations webpage for a full list. |
Primary Care |
Some area primary care providers are offering vaccines to their patients. If your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) is offering vaccines, you will need to book an appointment with them directly. |
HPPH Community Clinics |
Proof of eligibility is not required at clinics. Individuals aged 6 months and over can receive a flu shot at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for a list of upcoming clinic dates and locations.
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Book an appointment at an HPPH Clinic
Huron Perth Public Health uses the Provincial Vaccine Booking System. Appointments can be booked:
- Online through the provincial vaccine portal
- By calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (open Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 5PM excluding holidays)
Community clinic dates and locations
Please see below for a list of upcoming clinic dates and locations. Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in advance. All of our clinics are for those aged six months and older. Pregnant individuals and children from ages 6 months to 5 years can walk in to any HPPH vaccination clinic for a vaccine.
Masks are strongly encouraged at clinics and will be available for clients. HPPH staff will be masked.
If you require accommodations, please make an appointment and then contact HPPH at 1.888.221.2133 so we can make arrangements with you.
Date | Weekday | Community | Clinic location | Clinic hours | Clinic notes |
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Dec. 4 | Monday | Stratford | School of Interaction Design & Business, University of Waterloo | 125 St. Patrick St. | 12PM-4PM | General Population | WALK-IN ONLY |
Dec. 5 | Tuesday | Stratford | HPPH West Gore site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population | Clinic FULL |
Dec. 7 | Thursday | Clinton | HPPH Clinton site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population | Clinic FULL |
Dec. 8 | Friday | Stratford | HPPH West Gore site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population |
Dec. 14 | Thursday | Stratford | HPPH West Gore site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population | Clinic FULL |
Dec. 15 | Friday | Clinton | HPPH Clinton site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population |
Dec. 19 | Tuesday | Stratford | HPPH West Gore site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population | Clinic FULL |
Dec. 21 | Thursday | Clinton | HPPH Clinton site | 9:30AM-4PM | General Population |
Booking system FAQs
For assistance using the online booking system, please review the following FAQs or visit the Province's Help using the provincial COVID-19 vaccine online booking system webpage.
How do I cancel or change my appointment? |
If you can no longer make it to your scheduled clinic time, please cancel your appointment to free up space for another eligible community member. Appointments made using the Provincial Vaccine Booking System can be cancelled online or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. To rebook your appointment, visit ontario.ca/book-vaccine. For further information or support, please call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre. |
I just tried booking an appointment online using the provincial system. Why did it redirect me to the HPPH website to book? |
There are a lot of variables with the provincial online booking system where you may not be able to self-book. It could be because of:
If you are not able to make an appointment online using the provincial booking system, please call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. |
I've received one or more doses outside of Ontario/Canada. How do I register my out-of-province doses and am I eligible for a booster? |
If you have received doses of a COVID-19 vaccine outside of the Province of Ontario, you must complete the COVID-19 Out-of-Province Dose Documentation form prior to booking an appointment for your next dose or to obtain your proof of vaccination certificate. |
Preparing for your appointment
If possible, please complete the COVID-19 Client Information Sheet [PDF] (consent form) in advance and bring it with you to your appointment. There will also be copies available for you to fill out at the clinic.
- Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time
- Bring your health card with you, if you have one, or another piece of identification
- Wear a short-sleeved or loose-fitting shirt
- Do not attend the clinic if you are feeling unwell, have a fever or COVID-19 symptoms, are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have been advised to self-isolate. Please reschedule your appointment for a later date
- Nervous about getting needles? Use the CARD (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) system to have a more positive vaccination experience
- For more information about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Ministry of Health's webpage on COVID-19 vaccines.
Arriving at the clinic |
Please note the following for when you arrive at the clinic:
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After receiving your vaccine |
Some common side effects that you may experience after your vaccination include:
Serious side effects are rare. However, if you develop any of the following signs or symptoms seek medical attention right away or call 9-1-1:
Seek medical attention if you develop chest pain, shortness or breath and/or palpitations (pounding or racing heart) after receiving the vaccine. If you are concerned about any reactions you experience after receiving the vaccine, contact your healthcare provider. It is possible to become infected with COVID-19 even if you are vaccinated. If you have any symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, take the Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 self assessment for recommendations on what to do next. To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect others who may not be vaccinated or who are unable to be vaccinated, it is important to continue to follow infection prevention measures. This includes washing your hands regularly and staying home when sick. For more information visit Protection from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. |