COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada are safe, reliable, and can help protect you, your family and the community from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone in Ontario.
To find out more information about COVID-19 vaccines visit the Government of Canada website.
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Before visiting a clinic, please do a self-assessment with the COVID-19 symptom screening tool.
Pharmacies and primary care providers
There are many pharmacies within Waterloo Region that offer COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine type offered may vary by pharmacy and change without notice. For more information or to find a participating pharmacy near you, please visit COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations.
Please note: Pharmacy vaccine administration for ages 6 months to under 5 years old may vary. Contact the pharmacy before booking an appointment.
For information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from your primary care provider/specialist please contact their office directly.
Public Health vaccination clinics
You can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a Public Health Clinic if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Children under 5, AND
- No OHIP card
- No Health Care Provider
COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available at Public Health Clinics by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Select a location below for appointment booking and more details.
COVID-19 and flu vaccine appointments are available by appointment on Thursdays from January 2 to February 27, 2025. Walk-ins are not available.
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Location details:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchairs are offered at the site
- Interpretation services available
- Service dog friendly
- Able to provide private room for clients upon request
Address: 150 Main Street, Cambridge, ON N1R 6P9
COVID-19 and flu vaccine appointments are available by appointment on Wednesdays from January 8 to February 26, 2025. Walk-ins are not available.
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Location details:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchairs are offered at the site
- Interpretation services available
- Service dog friendly
- Sensory safe rooms
Address: 20 Weber Street East, Kitchener, ON N2J 1C3
The building entrance is on Weber Street East, between Queen and Frederick Streets. The clinic is on the second floor, accessible from the main lobby by stairs or elevator.
Parking is available for on nearby streets or in paid public parking lots within walking distance. 20 Weber Street is also easily accessible using Grand River Transit using the LRT and or bus. Plan your trip.
Additional options
Information on spring COVID-19 boosters will be available later in 2025.
If you are in need of a homebound COVID-19 vaccination at this time, contact your health care provider, local pharmacy or Ontario Health at Home to inquire about supports available.
Students attending local post secondary schools should check in with their school's student health care centre for information on accessing the COVID-19 vaccine on campus.
Frequently asked questions
Vaccination works by exposing our bodies to key parts of bacteria or viruses (called antigens) in a safe way so our immune system can develop an immune response. Later, if we are exposed to that same bacterium or virus, our immune system will be able to respond more quickly to:
- prevent us from getting the disease, and
- prevent us from getting seriously ill if we do get the disease.
View this resource from the Government of Canada to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.
Individuals are advised to discuss any concerns with their health care provider prior to their COVID-19 vaccination. Doctors, nurses, and vaccinators will know about the vaccine characteristics, effectiveness, and risks. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, please refer to the Government of Canada and Ministry of Health.
Ontario does not have non-mRNA vaccines currently. COVID-19 vaccines are purchased for all provinces by the federal government, and although Novavax is now approved for use within Canada, no supply of this vaccine was purchased for the 2024 fall respiratory virus season. For more information visit the Government of Canada's Approved COVID-19 vaccines webpage.
There is no minimum age for giving consent under the Health Care Consent Act, 1996 of Ontario. If the individual is capable to provide informed consent, parental consent is not needed. Informed consent means that you understand what the vaccine involves, why it is recommended, and the risks and benefits of getting or not getting it.
If an individual is under 12 years of age, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Waterloo Residents who need to have the COVID-19 vaccines they received outside of Ontario documented in COVaxON should complete the Out of Province COVID-19 Immunization Form. COVaxON is the provincial system used to record COVID-19 vaccinations.
There are two instances in which doses must be recorded in a patient’s record:
- Individuals less than 5 years who have received one or more doses of a non-Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine must have their doses recorded. This ensures they have completed the appropriate number of doses for optimal protection.
- Individuals 5 years of age and older who have received one or more doses of a non-Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months must have their doses recorded. This will ensure subsequent doses (if needed) can be given at the appropriate interval.
Please note: we will be prioritizing requests that meet the criteria outlined above. If you require your doses recorded in COVaxON for another reason (e.g. professional, educational or medical purposes) you can complete the Out of Province COVID-19 Immunization Form and we will action your request based on capacity.
COVID-19 vaccines received in Ontario do not need to be reported. When you receive a COVID-19 immunization in Ontario it is documented in COVaxON.
For more information visit Ontario's COVID-19 page.
