UPDATED GUIDELINES ON TESTING & ISOLATION (Jan 2022)

In Ontario, the COVID-19 Vaccine is available at Mass Vaccination Clinics, Local Pharmacies and Pop-up Mobile Clinics. 

•  Anyone age 5+ can book an appointment for a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
• Second doses: First dose of mRNA vaccine must have been more than 21 days ago (Pfizer) or 28 days ago (Moderna). First dose of AstraZeneca vaccine must have been more than 8 weeks ago. For children 5-11 years old, the second dose will be administered 8 weeks after the first dose. 
• On November 3, the Ontario government announced the expansion of eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals, to begin on November 6, 2021. 

Need assistance getting to your vaccine appointment? 

Toronto Ride, iRide and Scarborough Ride provide assisted transportation to eligible Toronto seniors, adults with disabilities and adults who are immune-compromised, to and from vaccination appointments within the city of Toronto.  

To book a ride contact:

• Toronto Ride, torontoride.ca or call 416-481-5250
• iRide, circleofcare.com/vaccinerides or call 1-844-474-3301
• Scarborough Ride, schcontario.ca/scarboroughride.html or call 416-736-9372 

The Pfizer-Biontech mRNA vaccine is the only vaccine in Canada approved for individuals 12-17+ years old. A second vaccine has been approved for children ages 5-11 years old. 

It is highly effective and safe.

Click Here for more information about this vaccine in youth 12-17 years old. 

Visit City of Toronto COVID: About the Vaccines for more information. 

The Moderna Vaccine is approved for all individuals 18+ years of age. It is also an mRNA based vaccine and is highly effective and safe. 

Visit City of Toronto COVID: About the Vaccines for more information. 

As of May 11, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is not being administered in Ontario for patients receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious potential side effect referred to as  Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT). The change in this guideline is primarily due to the recent increased availability of mRNA based vaccines in Ontario, which do not carry any risk for VITT. 

The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has developed a Questions and &Answers Summary to address concerns re. VITT.

Pregnancy is a risk factor for complications from COVID-19, therefore vaccination is highly recommended.

CLICK HERE for a video message from Ontario’s Obstetricians explaining why it is critical for pregnant patients to get the COVID19 Vaccine (available in multiple languages). 

Questions & Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding from expert Obstetricians at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

•  Practice social distancing
• Wear a mask in situations where distance cannot be maintained. 
• Wash your hands regularly
• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve
• Do not share food, drinks, toothbrushes, etc.

Proceed to one of the COVID Assessment Centres.

Please note that our office does not perform COVID-19 testing. 

 •   Contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or your local public health unit
•    If you are in need of IMMEDIATE medical attention, call 911 or go to your local emergency room  

 •    you are at risk of being a carrier of COVID-19 and passing it on to others
•    you should stay in Quarantine for 14-days after your return to Canada;
•    Click for more information for Returning Travelers
•    If you have no symptoms after 14 days, you can resume your normal daily activities