As vaccine supply increases, many appointments available in July and August

Halton Region Public Health is encouraging all residents 12 years of age and up to get both doses of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible in order to gain full protection against COVID-19 and help prevent a fourth wave in the Fall.

“We are making great progress with our vaccine rollout, with 81 per cent of residents with one dose and 60 per cent of residents fully vaccinated,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “With a more steady and predictable supply of vaccine from the Federal and Provincial governments, there are many options to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Halton and make it a two dose summer.”

Here are the many ways to get first and second doses in Halton:

• New! Walk-in vaccinations now available at Gary Allan Learning Centre clinic (3250 New Street in Burlington (Google Maps link)). Daily, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for individuals 18+.
• New! More clinic options in Milton - appointments can now be booked online for the St. Francis Xavier Secondary School clinic - appointments available in July!
• Quickly and easily book online at one of Halton’s community clinics, located across Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville – appointments available in July and early August!
  • All residents are eligible to get a second dose at a minimum 28 days. Anyone who has appointments booked in September and October, are urged to reschedule to an earlier date (external link) as soon as possible.
  • Same day or “last minute” appointments available based on cancellations. Anyone with a booked appointment can check daily.
• The Province continues to host local pop-up clinics, with one happening July 24 and 25 at Holy Trinity Secondary School in Oakville.
• More than 100 Pharmacies in Halton (external link) are offering walk-in or booked appointments.
• Select Primary Care Offices are offering booked appointments.

“We are in a race against COVID-19 and its variants. We need to get everyone fully vaccinated to avoid a fourth wave in the Fall,” said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health. “Make it a two dose summer – get your second dose to gain better protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant as soon as possible. We need 90 per cent fully vaccinated and every dose counts. Be part of the community level protection we need to get back to normal…and stay there. Now is the time to #RollUpYourSleevesHalton!”

Important information & instructions

• All individuals 12 years of age and older who have received their first dose can get their second dose at a minimum 28 day interval. All new appointments are booked at a minimum 28 day interval.
  • Anyone who has appointments booked in September and October, are urged to reschedule to an earlier date as soon as possible (external link).
  • Anyone who has found earlier appointments elsewhere (e.g., through a pharmacy) or has completed both doses must cancel their existing appointment (external link) at a Halton clinic.
• The quickest and easiest way to manage appointments, including booking (external link) or rescheduling an appointment (external link) at a Halton clinic, is online. Residents are asked to avoid calling 311 unless they need immediate booking or rescheduling support.
• Individuals requiring additional assistance, language supports or other accommodations can contact 311 prior to their appointment to arrange for additional supports.
  • Transportation services to and from appointments are available, free of charge, for those who require it. Parking is free at all clinic locations.
• To maintain physical distancing and safety measures, please:
  • arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment (not earlier);
  • wear a mask;
  • complete a wellness check before entering a clinic, using Halton’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Screening Tool; and
  • attend appointments alone if possible. You may bring one support person, if required (for example, a caregiver or interpreter).

The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 595,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.