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Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine safety

The COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved in Canada have undergone various levels of trials, followed all appropriate scientific processes and due diligence. All safety protocols have been followed in the approval process, and there have been no compromises in making the vaccine available to the general public. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect you and those around you from serious illnesses like COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines on the provincial website.

COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Clinic for ages 6 months to 11 years

Date: Tues, Feb 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 179 North Park Street, Belleville
By appointment only
Book online or call 1-833-943-3900

COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccination at many participating local pharmacies, by contacting the pharmacy directly. Please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for location and registration information.

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines are available to everybody aged 6 months and older in Ontario at no cost, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, even if you do not have an Ontario health card.

Individuals aged 6 months and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as, or at any time before or after other routine vaccinations.

To find out when you are eligible, visit the provincial website.

Vaccination After COVID-19 Infection

If you’ve already had COVID-19, you should still be vaccinated for protection from reinfection or severe outcomes. While infection alone provides some protection, vaccination combined with infection helps further improve the immune response.

Even if you’ve recovered from COVID-19, you are not immune and can still get the virus, be contagious while not showing any symptoms, and spread it to others in your community.

If you have had COVID-19, you should wait the following recommended intervals after a confirmed COVID-19 infection (either received a positive test or were symptomatic after having close contact with a test positive case) before receiving your next dose:

  • If you have no vaccinations or are in the process of completing a vaccination series:
    • 2 months (56 days) if you are not immunocompromised and have no history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) or adults (MIS-A)
    • 1 to 2 months (28 – 56 days) if you are immunocompromised and have no history of MIS-C or MIS-A
    • if you have a history of MIS-C or MIS-A, until clinical recovery has been achieved or up to 90 days since the onset, whichever is longer, regardless of immunocompromised status
  • If you have previously been vaccinated:
    • recommended 6 months (168 days)

Discuss the best timing for you with a health care provider. It can depend on whether your next dose is part of your primary series or a booster dose and on your health status.

Proof of Vaccination

Ontario no longer requires businesses and organizations to check for proof of vaccination. However, individual businesses and organizations may choose to require proof of vaccination upon entry, on their own volition, providing the requirements or policies comply with all applicable privacy laws, including the Ontario Human Rights Code. Businesses may choose to seek independent legal advice on continuing these measures on a voluntary basis.

Individuals may also be required to show proof of vaccination when travelling within and outside of Canada. Ontario’s definition of fully vaccinated may differ from what is required for international travel.

Check applicable requirements at your destination and with your airline, railway company or travel agent. You may also find more information on travel requirements from the Government of Canada.

Effective April 5, 2023, a new Chosen Name feature is available in Ontario allowing a person to update their vaccine certificate or proof of medical exemption to reflect their chosen name.

Out of Province Vaccinations

If you received any dose of a COVID-19 vaccination in a different province/out of Canada, please submit your COVID-19 immunization records for out of Ontario vaccination. Note that it may take up to two weeks for your information to be reviewed, approved and registered in the Ontario Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Management System (COVax) . Hastings Prince Edward Public Health will contact you once your information has been entered and successfully processed.

Transportation to Vaccination Clinics

Visit the United Way’s website for more details and information on who is eligible for support.

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COVID-19 vaccines in HPE

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccination at many participating local pharmacies by contacting the pharmacy directly. Please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for location and registration information.

Vaccine ordering for health care providers

Vaccine orders for routine immunizations and STI medications continue to be available through HPEPH by using our vaccine order forms; however, please note that our vaccine delivery/pickup procedure has changed. For the most up to date pick up schedule please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaccine-orders-info-healthcare-providers/.