COVID-19 Vaccines

IMPORTANT

• Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is easy: Learn more about where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Halton.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required for some settings:  Starting September 22, 2021, patrons must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and identification with a name and date of birth that matches the vaccination receipt. Vaccination receipts are available from the provincial portal (external link). If you do not have a photo health card or need assistance obtaining your receipt, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week). For more information, read the Province’s Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (external PDF) or the Province’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (external link) For Halton Region’s FAQs related to the Province’s proof of vaccination, visit the COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Enhanced vaccine certificates with a unique QR code and verification app will be available from the Province by October 22, 2021 (external link).
• Out-of-Province vaccinations: If you received one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not approved for use by Health Canada (external link), you will need to receive an additional dose of an approved Health Canada COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) to be considered fully vaccinated in Ontario. Learn how you can report an out-of-province vaccination and find out if you require an additional dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
  • We are currently experiencing a high-volume of out-of-province COVID-19 vaccination submissions. Halton Region Public Health will contact you after a minimum of ten (10) business days to inform you of next steps.
• Medical Officer of Health issues amended Instructions to workplaces: Beginning September 10, 2021, businesses and organizations with 100 or more workers physical present at the workplace are required to establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy. For more information, see the September 7 media release.
  • Halton’s MOH also recommends that all local employers address the need for a workplace vaccination policy to protect their workers and the public from COVID-19. Read Dr. Meghani’s recommendations to employers (PDF file) and Halton Region’s August 26 media release.