Get a Vaccine
As of now, children 6 months to 5 years of age can book an appointment to receive the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Parents who want to get their children vaccinated can schedule an appointment at a Regional vaccination clinic through the Provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Portal using the blue button below, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired: 1-866-797-0007).
Parents may also connect with participating pharmacies within the Region to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. A list of participating pharmacies may be found below.
Individuals ages 5+ may walk-in at Regional vaccination clinics
as capacity allows
The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in Ontario. All residents are encouraged to get the number of doses they are recommended to receive as soon as they can to ensure maximum protection against COVID-19.
- Anyone who is six months or older is eligible for a first dose.
- You can receive your second dose as early as the minimum interval after your first dose.
- Anyone who has passed their 12th birthday is eligible for an additional dose.
- Youths 12-17 years old, 168 days after their second dose are eligible for their first booster dose (third dose).
- Anyone who is over the age of 18 years old is eligible for their second booster dose (fourth dose)
- Individuals who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 may learn more information on intervals between infection and immunization by visiting the National Advisory Committee’s on Immunization website
- Individuals who have received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario need to report the vaccine dose prior to their next dose.
For information about consent and children's vaccines, check our COVID-19 Vaccines for Children page.
Pharmacies
There are over 150 pharmacies in our region providing COVID-19 vaccines. Appointments are required. Please contact a participating pharmacy near you to book an appointment.
Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old), Moderna (2 to 5 years old)
Pharmacies offering vaccines for children 2 - 5 years
| Pharmacy Name | Address/Contact Information |
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| Activa Pharmacy |
192 Activa Avenue, Unit #7, Kitchener 519-954-4800 |
| Frederick Mall Pharmacy |
385 Frederick Street, Kitchener 519-745-4700 |
| Frederick Pharmasave |
450 Frederick Street #200, Kitchener 226-647-2700 |
| Lancaster Wellness |
493 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener 519-745-4444 |
| NorthPark Pharmacy |
99 Northfield Drive East, Unit #100, Waterloo 519-885-7000 |
| Parkway Pharmacy |
509 Park Street, Waterloo 519-569-7347 |
| Shoppers Drug Mart 720 |
115 Dundas Street North, Unit #1, Cambridge 519-623-5920 |
| Sobeys Pharmacy #7218 |
450 Columbia Street West, Waterloo 519-880-9145 |
Primary care providers and specialists
| Clinic/Physicians names and locations |
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Patients of these practices who are eligible for the vaccine need to book their appointment directly with their primary care provider. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
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Regional vaccination clinics
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99 Beechwood Road, Cambridge |
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Walk-ins only ages 5+
Address: 99 Beechwood Road, Cambridge, ON N1S 3S1 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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30 Christopher Drive, Cambridge |
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Hours of operation (ages six months to under 5 years - by appointment)
Walk-ins
Address: 30 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, ON N1R 4R4 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old), Moderna (6 months to 5 years old) |
| 99 Regina Street, Waterloo |
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Hours of operation (ages six months to under 5 years - by appointment)
Walk-ins
Address: 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old), Moderna (6 months to 5 years old) |
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Anishnabeg Outreach |
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Walk-in clinics for those who self-identify as First Nations, Métis and Inuit and their immediate household. Willing to have non-indigenous community members. Hours of operation:
Address: 236 Woodhaven Road Kitchener, ON N2C 1V5 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old), Moderna (6 months to 5 years old) |
| Maryhill Heritage Park |
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Anyone 5 years of age or older is welcome to attend this clinic. Walk-in, no appointments required. Hours of operation:
Address: 58 St. Charles Street East, Maryhill, ON N0B 2B0 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
| North Dumfries Community Complex |
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Anyone 5 years of age or older is welcome to attend this clinic. Walk-in, no appointments required. Hours of operation:
Address: 2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
| Woolwich Memorial Community Centre |
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Anyone 5 years of age or older is welcome to attend this clinic. Walk-in, no appointments required. Hours of operation:
Address: 24 Snyder Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Elmira, ON N3B 1Z1 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old), Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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Sensory Safe Accommodations |
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If your child between the ages of 5-17 requires special accommodations during their COVID-19 vaccination, please connect with your family doctor or pharmacy. |
Libraries vaccination clinics
| Kitchener Public Library |
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Kitchener Central Public Library
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| Waterloo Public Libraries |
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Waterloo Public Library - Main Library
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| Cambridge Public Libraries |
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Idea Exchange Hespeler
Address: 5 Tannery Street East, Cambridge, ON N3C 2C1
Idea Exchange Old Post Office
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- Bring your Ontario health card or another piece of identification when you go to the vaccination clinic.
- 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.
More options for getting a vaccine
| Home-based COVID-19 vaccination program |
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Region of Waterloo Public Health has expanded criteria for home-based vaccination to include anyone having difficulty accessing the COVID-19 vaccine at a regional vaccination clinic, doctor’s office or pharmacy. The expanded criteria includes situations like the following:
These individuals can be referred to Public Health for the home-based vaccination program. Complete the Retirement Home and Homebound Vaccination Request form. Vaccine type: Pfizer-BioNTech |
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Post secondary school clinics |
Report vaccine received outside of Ontario
The Province recently announced that proof of immunization is required to verify the COVID-19 vaccine product received outside of Ontario or Canada. Complete the form to report vaccines received outside of Ontario to Public Health.
Report vaccine received outside of Ontario form
Once you have submitted the form, Public Health will contact you to inform you that your health record has been updated.
Individuals with a green photo health card can log into Ontario’s portal to download or print your receipt. If you have received both vaccines outside of Ontario, and you do not have a green photo health card, you cannot obtain a vaccination receipt on the portal or from the Public Health Unit at this time.
Transportation to get a vaccine
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.
What to expect when you get a vaccine
- If you have symptoms of COVID-19 do not get your vaccine.
- Take your regular medication and eat your meals as usual (we recommend eating something before you come).
- Wear a loose-fitting top or a t-shirt so the immunizer can easily access your arm.
- Wear your mask or face covering. If you do not have one, one will be provided to you at the door.
- Dress for the weather. You may have to wait in line.
- Please plan for 30 minutes to an hour for your vaccination.
- 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.
- Review the vaccine after care information sheet that tells you what to expect after vaccination.
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