Get a vaccination

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. For individuals aged 5 and older, a bivalent vaccine is recommended as a booster dose, however, the original monovalent Pfizer and Moderna vaccine may be offered as a booster regardless of which COVID-19 vaccine was used in the primary series. 

Please note that it is recommended that children ages six months to under five years should receive the same vaccine product for their primary series. This age group is not eligible for a booster dose. 

For children aged 5 to 11 and adults aged 18 to 29, the Pfizer vaccine is preferentially recommended to minimize myocarditis/pericarditis risk following vaccination, as advised by the Ontario Ministry of Health and National Advisory Committee on Immunization. 

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. 

HPPH community vaccination clinics are available to all individuals eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Please see below for a list of upcoming clinic dates and locations.

• All clinics offer a family-friendly environment, including distraction tools at each vaccinator station and options to be vaccinated in a semi-private area. Further accommodations are available and can be arranged at HPPH clinics.
• In the event of inclement weather, clinics may be cancelled. We will announce a clinic cancellation publicly. Please check local media, the HPPH website, HPPH Facebook or Twitter account for news of clinic cancellations.

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 https://covid-19.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:

• Trying to book on a date that has not yet been added to the provincial system
• Trying to book a second pediatric appointment sooner than the recommended 8-week interval

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 one, two or three 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.

Individuals who have proof of immunization and have received a complete one or two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine that is not authorized for use by Health Canada will be offered one additional dose of an mRNA vaccine. The booster dose must be given at least 28 days (4 weeks) after your last dose. See the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 Guidance for Individuals Vaccinated outside of Ontario/Canada for more information.

Please note the following for when you arrive at the clinic: 

• Have you/your child's health card or another piece of identification ready
• Please bring a mask. Mask use continues at HPPH vaccination clinics. Our clinic staff are masked, and we ask everyone over age two who attends to also be masked. If you do not have a mask, one will be available at the clinic
• You will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and will not be allowed to attend if you are symptomatic
• You will be asked to wait (5-15 minutes) after your vaccination
• Please limit the amount of personal items you bring into the clinic
• Physical distancing is required at the clinic
• For children ages six months to 11 years: 
  • Make sure that consent forms are signed by a parent/legal guardian
  • The person accompanying the child to their appointment must be able to answer the pre-screening questions on the last page of the COVID-19 Client Information Sheet [PDF] (consent form) 
  • Think about bringing a favourite stuffy, fidget toy, headphones, etc. to keep your child relaxed at the clinic or distracted during the waiting time
  • Clinics offer a family-friendly environment, including distraction tools at each vaccinator station and options to be vaccinated in a semi-private area
  • See the provincial fact sheet COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Youth for more information on COVID-19 vaccination for this age group, including tips to help your child have a positive experience while getting their vaccine and what to expect after vaccination

Some common side effects that you may experience after your vaccination include: 

• pain at the injection site, 
• redness, swelling, 
• tiredness,
• headache,
• enlarged lymph nodes, 
• muscle or joint pain, 
• chills, 
• fever,
• upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea.

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: 

• hives, 
• swelling of the face or mouth, 
• difficulty breathing, 
• very pale colour and serious drowsiness, 
• high fever (over 40C), 
• convulsions or seizures, 
• or other serious symptoms (e.g. prolonged "pins and needles" or numbness) that could be an allergic reaction.

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 still possible to come in contact with the COVID-19 virus and develop symptoms if you are fully vaccinated. If you become ill with any symptoms of COVID-19, even after receiving the vaccine, complete the Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 self assessment for recommendations on what to do next. You may be required to self-isolate and seek testing. 

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, maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick. For more information visit Protection from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.