COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Safe and reliable vaccines can help protect you and your family from COVID-19. These vaccines will be an important tool to help stop the spread of the virus and will allow individuals, families and workers to safely resume normal life. Learn more about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine program.
Questions about the vaccine? Check out Ten FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccinations by The Primary Care Physician Advisory Council (Huron and Perth Area Ontario Health Team)
Until vaccines are widely available, we all have to continue to follow the public health rules and take everyday actions to help stop the spread of the virus.
Current vaccination status in Huron-Perth
Ontario is in Phase 1 of the province’s three-phase vaccination plan. Phase 1 focuses on four priority populations including long-term care.
As of Feb 18, all eligible long-term care and high risk retirement home residents have received their second-dose of the vaccine; a total of 2872 doses administered.
Staff, residents and essential caregivers of these facilities remain the priority population and the province will continue to provide direction on who receives the next doses of vaccine that arrive. HPPH also continues to work as a regional group with Middlesex London Health Unit, Southwestern Public Health and London Health Sciences Centre on local prioritization and distribution.
At this time, if you are eligible to receive the vaccine during Phase One, you will be contacted directly.
Immediate priority groups for first-dose vaccination include (dependant on vaccine availability):
*Updated Feb 18, 2021
- Staff and essential caregivers in long-term care, retirement homes and First Nations elder care homes, and any residents of these settings that have not yet received a first dose of vaccine.
- Alternative level of care patients in hospitals who have a confirmed admission to a long-term care home, retirement home or other congregate care home for seniors.
- Highest Priority health care workers, followed by Very High Priority health care workers, in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s guidance on Health Care Worker Prioritization
- Indigenous adults in northern remote and higher risk communities (including on-reserve and urban communities).
Because short-term vaccine supply will continue to be less than the number of eligible recipients identified, the Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Advisory Committee is further sequencing these groups. Learn more about the regional committee and vaccine eligibility.
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Vaccination milestones in Huron-Perth |
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February 18, 2021: Second dose vaccination completed for eligible Long-Term Care Homes and high-risk Retirement Home residents. January 27, 2021: First dose vaccination completed for eligible Long-Term Care Homes and high-risk Retirement Home residents. |
| Huron Perth COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Plan Overview |
| Huron-Perth is a large geographic area with small populations distributed throughout. HPPH and partners are committed to providing vaccinations equitably across Huron-Perth for everyone who wants to be vaccinated and want to remove as many barriers as possible. Given these factors, HPPH is using a model that brings vaccines to people instead of people to vaccines.
The Huron-Perth model relies on the Three Ms:
Read the Huron Perth COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Plan Overview. Please note that we are continuously reviewing and revising our local plan according to provincial guidance, Ontario’s ethical framework, and vaccine availability. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What phase of Ontario’s plan are we in? |
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| Is the vaccine safe? |
| Yes. Only vaccines that Health Canada determines to be safe and effective will be approved for use in Canada and available in Ontario. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety. Also check out Ten FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccinations by The Primary Care Physician Advisory Council (Huron and Perth Area Ontario Health Team) |
| When can I get the vaccine? How will I know when I can get it? |
For the general public, likely not for a few months, in Phase 3.
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| Is there a waiting list for the vaccine? |
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| I consider myself part of a higher risk group, can I get on a priority list? |
Public health does not keep a waiting list for the vaccine.
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| When is more vaccine coming? |
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| Should I get the vaccine with my specific health situation (e.g. allergy, chronic condition)? |
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I work in a congregate care setting for seniors (e.g. Long-Term Care, Retirement Home, etc.) and want to get the vaccine. |
| Connect with your Administrator or Director for more information. |
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When will the Moderna vaccine be available? |
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At this moment, we do not have information on which vaccines we will be receiving locally throughout the three phases of the provincial plan. All vaccines approved by Health Canada are safe and effective. We encourage you to get the type of vaccine that is available to you, when you are eligible to receive the vaccine. |
Visit COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario to learn more about:
- When vaccines will be available
- Who will be able to get a vaccine
- What you can do right now
- Vaccine safety and approvals
- Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
Printable resources
Ten FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccinations | The Primary Care Physician Advisory Council (Huron and Perth Area Ontario Health Team)
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet | February 16, 2021
Huron Perth Mass Vaccination Advisory Committee (HPMVAC)
The Huron Perth Mass Vaccination Advisory Committee (HPMVAC) has representatives from Huron Perth Public Health, the Huron Perth and Area Ontario Health Team (representing more than 60 organizations including, but not limited to Hospital, Paramedics, Primary Care, Community and Home Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Long-Term Care) and municipalities.
| HPMVAC Membership Representatives |
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HPMVAC Weekly Memos |
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HPMVAC Vaccination Update, February 11, 2021 |
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Regional Advisory Committee Updates |
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For a full list of updates visit www.healthunit.ca Regional Vaccine Prioritization Update, February 2, 2021 |