How and Where to Get Vaccinated

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in Canada and are free of charge. These vaccines are available to everyone eligible to get vaccines by federal, provincial and territorial public health authorities. 

This applies to:

• Everyone in Canada 5 years of age and older, including those who are not citizens

• Canadians serving in diplomatic and consular missions abroad (and their dependents) living in countries where the Health Canada – approved vaccines are not available.

• Canadian Armed Forces members who are serving abroad in countries where the Health Canada – approved vaccines are not available

COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada include:

• mRNA COVID-19 vaccines:

• Phizer-BioTech Comirnaty for those 5 years of age and older

• Moderna Spikevax for those 12 years of age and older

• Viral vector COVID-19 vaccines:

• AstraZeneca Vaxzevria for those 18 years of age and older

• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) for those 18 years of age and older

How to book vaccine appointments

Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine appointment will depend on which dose you need, where you want to get vaccinated, and your public health unit’s local vaccination plan. 

Options for booking locations include:

Mass immunization clinic:

• You can book online at How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment 

• You can also book by phone at 1-833-943-3900 (available in over 300 languages)

Participating pharmacy:

• You can book an appointment directly with a local participating pharmacy. Most pharmacies book appointments ahead of time, and some allow walk-ins. Find a pharmacy near you at: COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations

Pop-up or mobile clinics:

• Your local public health unit (PHU) can tell you when and where pop-up or mobile clinics will be in your community and if you need to book an appointment. Find your local PHU here Public Health Unit Locator or to view the Go-VAXX bus schedule, visit GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics | Ontario.ca 

To learn what to expect during your COVID-19 vaccination appointment – or to learn how to book a vaccination appointment, please visit Vaccines for COVID-19: What to expect at your vaccination – Canada.ca 

Learn more about COVID-19: Effectiveness and benefits of vaccinations here COVID-19: Effectiveness and benefits of vaccination – Canada.ca