Walk-ins for first and eligible second doses 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.
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. Find more information about vaccine clinics.
First dose appointment
Anyone 12 years or older can book their first dose appointment. You must be 12 years or older at the time of your vaccine appointment. Youth 12-17 years of age must book at a clinic that is offering Pfizer. This is the only vaccine approved by Health Canada for individuals 12-17 years of age.
Cancel a first dose appointment
Second dose appointment
The Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccines require two doses.
Anyone 12 years or older can book or re-book an earlier second dose.
You can book your second dose as early as the minimum interval after your first dose. Learn more about mixing vaccines and the vaccine types available at each clinic.
Youth 12-17 years of age must book at a clinic that is offering Pfizer. This is the only vaccine approved by Health Canada for individuals 12-17 years of age.
Individuals who received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario need to report the vaccine dose prior to booking an appointment for their second dose.
Book or re-book a second dose appointment
Cancel a second dose appointment
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.
Report vaccine received outside of Ontario
Assistance with booking
Call our Service First Call Centre if you need assistance with booking a vaccine at a clinic. The Service First Call Centre does not book appointments for pharmacies.
- Talk to a real person 24/7 in over 200 languages: 519-514-1499
- Deaf and hard of hearing (TTY): 519-575-4608
More options for getting a vaccine
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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. |
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Primary care provider |
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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.
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Mobile clinic for homebound residents |
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Our goal is to ensure accessibility to vaccines for all residents. If you do not leave your home for personal, medical or social reasons, our mobile team can come to you. Please email us to request a homebound vaccination form. Please include:
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First Nations, Métis and Inuit residents and their household members |
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Clinics are open 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. Learn how to book an appointment. |
Other ways to cancel your appointment
- If you booked your appointment by phone, please call 519-514-1499.
- If you booked your appointment online, please use the “cancel” option in the confirmation email or text message you received.
- If you booked your appointment at a First Nations, Métis and Inuit clinic, please call the Region of Waterloo at 519-514-1499 or email PHECOVIDIMMS@regionofwaterloo.ca
Vaccine types available
Please note, vaccine availability is based provincial allocation, and it is not possible to guarantee which vaccine will be provided at each clinic.
- If you had Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose, you can safely take either Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose for strong protection.
- If you had AstraZeneca for your first dose, you can safely take either Moderna, Pfizer or AstraZeneca for your second dose for strong protection.
- Pfizer is the only vaccine approved by Health Canada for individuals 12-17 years of age.
Find more information about vaccine clinics and mixing vaccines.
| Clinic | Week of July 26 to August 1 | Week of August 2 to 8 |
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| The Boardwalk Vaccination Clinic |
Pfizer1 (12+) |
Pfizer1 (12+) |
| Cambridge Pinebush Vaccination Clinic |
Pfizer2(12+) |
Pfizer2 (12+) |
| Health Sciences Campus Vaccination Clinic | Pfizer1 (12+) | Pfizer1 (12+) |
| Wellesley Vaccination Clinic |
Pfizer (12+) |
Pfizer (12+) |
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit clinics | Pfizer (12+) | Pfizer (12+) |
| Mobile teams | Moderna or Pfizer | Moderna or Pfizer |
| Homebound clinics | Moderna | Moderna |
| Workplace clinics | Moderna or Pfizer | Moderna or Pfizer |
| Smaller primary care sites | Moderna, Pfizer, or AstraZeneca | Moderna, Pfizer, or AstraZeneca |
1 This clinic may switch to Moderna, depending on supply. If this clinic switches to Moderna, Pfizer will still be available for youth vaccinations (12-17 years of age).
2 Moderna (18+) is available on request.
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