COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Waterloo Region

Walk-ins for first doses and eligible second are available at any vaccination clinic during operating hours, as long as sufficient vaccine is available. You must be 12 years or older at the time of your vaccination. Walk-ins for 12-17 years of age are only available at clinics offering Pfizer. Second doses may be administered as early as 28 days after your first dose of Moderna or Pfizer or as early as 56 days after your first dose of AstraZeneca. Members of the public are asked to bring their Ontario health card or another piece of identification when they go to the vaccination clinic.

On this page

• Clinic locations and information
• Clinics for First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents
• Before your vaccination 
• Transportation
• On the day of your vaccination
• After your vaccination

Clinic locations and information

Walk-in spots are available at all clinic locations for anyone who has not received their first dose. Members of the public are asked to bring their Ontario health card or another piece of identification when they go to the vaccination clinic.

Interactive Map of COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Waterloo Region

Vaccine types available at clinics

Second dose information

Book a vaccine

• Youth 12-17 years of age must book their first and second doses at a clinic that is offering Pfizer. This is the only vaccine approved by Health Canada for individuals 12-17 years of age.
• Accommodation of a support person may be provided to those requiring assistance.
• If you have symptoms of COVID-19, do not attend the clinic. Please call 519-575-4400 and follow their instructions.
• If you have an appointment, please arrive no earlier than your appointment time. If you arrive early by vehicle, please wait in your vehicle until it is time for your appointment.
• Health Sciences Campus Vaccination Clinic can accommodate those who would benefit from a quieter, more private setting and has some private rooms available for immunization.

Clinics for First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents

These clinics will open for booking for First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents who want to get the vaccine in a culturally appropriate setting. At all locations, cultural supports will be available to individuals with questions about health, culture and vaccine hesitancy. Appointments must be booked in advance.

How to book an appointment: First Nation, Métis and Inuit residents eligible for vaccination can book their appointment through one of the following organizations. 

• Anishnabeg Outreach: Phone: 519-208-5333 / Email: info@aocan.org
• The Healing of the Seven Generations: Phone: 519-570-9118 Email: covidnavigator@healingofthesevengenerations.ca or covidadmin@healingofthesevengenerations.ca
• KW Urban Wigwam Project: Phone: 519-743-5868 / Email: kwunwpnavigator@gmail.com
• Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre via the Region of Waterloo: Phone: 519-514-1499 / Email: PHECOVIDIMMS@regionofwaterloo.ca

For those who have pre-registered as an:

• “Indigenous adult” and indicated “I am comfortable being vaccinated in any clinic setting” will receive a booking link from the Region of Waterloo to book an appointment at any of the existing clinic sites.
• “Indigenous adult” and indicated “I would prefer vaccination in partnership with an Indigenous organization” will be booked into one of the two First Nations, Métis and Inuit clinics. 

First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents of Waterloo Region who want more information about these clinics are welcome to contact Anishnabeg Outreach, The Healing of the Seven Generations, or the KW Urban Wigwam Project for more information.

Visit our Resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents page.

Before your vaccination

• Refer to information from the Ministry of Health about what you need to know before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
• Plan how you will get to your appointment. Please plan your trip so that you arrive at the clinic on time for your appointment.
• If any of the following medical conditions apply to you, please contact your health care provider to discuss receiving the COVID-19 vaccine:
  • have had a previous severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis to COVID-19 vaccine or other vaccines.
  • have an autoimmune disease or a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or are on a medicine that affects your immune system.
  • are pregnant. It is recommended, but not required, that pregnant individuals discuss the following with a health care provider familiar with their pregnancy:
  • Potential risks and benefits of the vaccine
  • Risk of getting a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy
  • Potential risks/outcomes related to a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy
  • Acknowledgement of the limited evidence from clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines in the pregnant population
  • You should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of another vaccine (for example: flu shot, tetanus, etc.).

Important: Before your appointment, please review the list of precautions on our COVID-19 Vaccine page.

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Transportation

• Grand River Transit and MobilityPLUS - Visit the Grand River Transit website for all current route information.
• Accessible Transportation - Visit the Waterloo Wellington Healthline website for a list of public transportation services, community organizations, and private companies.
• Non-accessible and Volunteer Transportation -  Visit the Waterloo Wellington Healthline website for a list of transportation services.

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On the day of your vaccination

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19, do not attend the clinic. Please call 519-575-4400 and follow their instructions.
• Take your regular medication and eat your meals as usual (we recommend eating something before you come).
• Do not wear any scented products.
• Wear a loose-fitting top or a t-shirt so that the health care provider can easily access your arm for the vaccination.
• Wear your mask/face covering. If you do not have one, one will be provided to you at the door.
• Dress appropriately and for the weather. You may have to wait in line.
• Please plan on at least one hour of time at the clinic. We hope that most individuals will complete their appointment within one hour, however there may be some delays. Everyone with an appointment will get vaccinated.
• Bring your health card (OHIP) or any government-issued photo ID (if you do not have a health card) to confirm your appointment. 
• If you do not have a valid health card, please bring an alternate piece of identification. This can be anything that confirms your identity and has a number/code assigned to it.
• For occupation-based priority groups, please bring workplace identification (e.g. workplace ID badge, letter from your employer) to confirm your eligibility.
• Check your email or text confirmation for your appointment. It is important to ensure you have the correct clinic address and do not go to the wrong location. Clinics only stock the amount of vaccine needed for the number of appointments that are booked that day.

What to expect when you arrive at the clinic

• All clinic staff will be wearing masks/face coverings and face shields. Sometimes it is difficult to hear under these conditions. Please ask staff to speak louder if you are unable to hear them.
• Visitors will be expected to follow all COVID-19 public health measures while in clinic. This includes physical distancing (at least 2 metres), wearing a masks/face covering and using provided hand sanitizer.
• Please arrive no earlier than your appointment time. This will help our clinics run as efficiently as possible and ensure physical distancing can be maintained. Everyone with an appointment will get vaccinated.
• Follow the instructions on signage at the clinic location.
• You will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entry into the clinic.
• You will be asked for your health card (OHIP) or any government-issued photo ID to confirm your appointment.
• You will be asked to provide verbal consent to COVID-19 vaccination.
• Substitute decision-makers must be present at the clinic to provide consent, if applicable.

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After your vaccination

• You will be asked to stay for 15-30 minutes after your vaccination to monitor for adverse reactions.
• Like all medicines and other vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines can cause side effects. The most commonly reported side effects do not pose a risk to health, are mild to moderate and should resolve in a few days. Examples:
  • Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Chills
  • Swollen glands
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Enlarged lymph notes in your underarm
• Review the vaccine after care information sheet that tells you what to expect after vaccination.
• You will receive a record of immunization and instructions for getting your second dose, if applicable. Book your second dose at the minimum interval.
• To download or print your vaccination receipt, log into Ontario’s portal. If you cannot find your receipt on the portal or have other questions, call 519-514-1499.
• It is important to continue to follow the recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which include wearing a face covering, staying at least 2 metres from others and avoiding social gatherings with those outside your immediate household. Even once protected, you can still carry COVID-19 and pass the virus onto others.

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