Waterloo Region – Starting today, anyone who is 50+ (or born in 1971 and turning 50 this year) can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine in Waterloo Region. The Province announced it is expanding pre-registration due to an expected increase in the vaccine supply.

Members of the public who are eligible for the vaccine, including adults 50+, can pre-register for the vaccine on the Region of Waterloo website: COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-registration.

It may take 4-6 weeks to be contacted for an appointment. When you receive notification, you are strongly encouraged to book your appointment right away. People will be invited to book an appointment in the order they were invited to pre-register.

Adults who are 40+, or are turning 40 in 2021, can also receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at some primary care offices and select pharmacies across Waterloo Region. Appointments are required at primary care offices. Most pharmacies book appointments and some allow walk-ins so you should check before you go. For more information about where to book an appointment to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, visit these websites:

• Region of Waterloo: Primary care offices
• Ontario government: COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations

Waterloo Region has recently invited other groups to pre-register for the vaccine including individuals who are pregnant, those with at-risk health conditions, essential workers in specific sectors who cannot work from home, and adults 18+ living in high-priority neighbourhoods.

Individuals 12-17 years of age living in congregate or developmental service settings or with highest, high or at-risk health conditions can also pre-register to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine.

More detailed information is available on the Region of Waterloo website: Eligible priority groups.

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