When you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario
Ontario has a three-phase plan that prioritizes COVID-19 vaccines for those at greatest risk of severe illness and those who care for them. The province is currently completing Phase 1 of the plan.
Phase 1
High-risk populations (approximately 1.8 million people)
When
- December 2020 – March 2021
Who
- Congregate living for seniors
- Health care workers
- Adults in First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations
- Adult chronic home care recipients
- Adults over 80 years old
Where
- Distribution through hospital site clinics, mobile teams, site-specific clinics, mass vaccination clinics (late March)
Phase 2
Mass deliveries of vaccines (approximately 9 million people)
When
- April 2021 – July 2021
Who
- Adults aged 60 to 79, in 5-year increments
- High-risk congregate settings (such as shelters, community living)
- Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions and their caregivers
- Those who cannot work from home
- At-risk populations
Where
- Distribution through: mass vaccination clinics, pharmacies, primary care, site-specific clinics, mobile teams, mobile sites, public health units
Phase 3
Steady state
When
- July 2021 onwards
Who
- Adults 59 years and younger
Where
- Distribution through: mass vaccination clinics, pharmacies, primary care, site-specific clinics, mobile teams, mobile sites, public health units
If there is limited supply, people will be vaccinated in the order in which they are listed. Learn how the priorities are determined.
All timelines are subject to change depending on vaccine supply.
Booking a vaccination
Ontario’s vaccine booking system is now available:
Check with your public health unit
Each public health unit is developing a vaccine plan tailored to their own community’s needs. Local plans will align with Ontario’s vaccine distribution plan and ethical framework. Find your public health unit and check their website for details about vaccination in your area.
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More information on the Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination plan website »