Get a Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in Ontario. All residents are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they can to ensure maximum protection against COVID-19.
- Anyone who has passed their 5th birthday 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 a third dose.
- 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.
Regional vaccination clinics
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99 Beechwood Road, Cambridge |
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Hours of operation:
Walk-ins:
Address: 99 Beechwood Rd, Cambridge, ON N1S 3S1 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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Mobile Vaccine Buses |
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St. Clements Arena Twin Centre Hours of operation:
Address: 1 Green Street, St. Clements, ON N0B 2M0
St. Jacob's Farmers Market Hours of operation:
Address: 878 Weber Street North, Woolwich, ON N2J 4A9
Hours of operation:
Address: 1000 Maple Leaf Street, Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0 Ayr Curling Club Hours of operation:
Address: 210 Northumberland Street, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Wilmot Recreation Complex Hours of operation:
Address: 1291 Nafziger Road, Baden, ON N3A 0C4
Old Road Police Office Hours of operation:
Address: 34 Peel Street, New Hamburg, ON N0B 2G0
Kitchener Public Library Hours of operation:
Address: 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1 Two mobile vaccination buses are bringing vaccines to priority neighbourhoods, work places, churches, shopping centres, festivals, markets and other locations to make it easier for those who still need a first or second dose of the vaccine.
Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) Note: These are small community mobile teams with limited capacity |
| 30 Christopher Drive, Cambridge |
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Hours of operation:
Walk-ins:
Address: 30 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, ON N1R 4R4 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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99 Regina Street |
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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. Hours of operation:
Walk-ins:
Address: 236 Woodhaven Rd Kitchener, ON N2C 1V5 Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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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, or email PHECOVIDIMMS@regionofwaterloo.ca for more information. |
Township vaccination clinics
| Waterloo Public Libraries |
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Waterloo Public Library - Main Library
Address: 35 Albert St, Waterloo, ON N2L 5E2 Walk-ins:
Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
| Cambridge Public Libraries |
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Idea Exchange Hespeler
Address: 5 Tannery St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 2C1
Walk-ins:
Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
- 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
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents and their household members |
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Public Health has partnered with Qualia Counselling Services to offer culturally safe experiences for clients. If you are interested in receiving your vaccine with the additional in-person support of the Qualia team, they are available:
For more information about Qualia Counselling Services and what support they offer, please visit their website. |
| 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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The Province of Ontario is working with the pharmacy sector to offer vaccinations at select pharmacy locations in Waterloo Region. You must have an appointment to get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy. Contact a participating pharmacy near you to book an appointment. Vaccine type: Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech (30+ years old) and Pfizer-BioNTech (5 to 29 years old) |
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Post secondary school clinics |
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Primary care providers and specialists |
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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, Moderna or AstraZeneca
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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
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.
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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