COVID-19 Updates
About COVID-19 Vaccines
Who is eligible
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to help protect ourselves, and our families and communities against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada are free of charge. They are available to everyone eligible to get the vaccine by federal, provincial and territorial public health authorities.
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This applies to:
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Everyone in Canada; children 5 to 11 years of age, and 12 years of age and over, including those who aren't citizens.
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Canadians serving in diplomatic and consular missions abroad (and their dependents) living in countries where the Health Canada-approved vaccines aren't available.
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Canadian Armed Forces members who are serving abroad in countries where the Health Canada-approved vaccines aren't available.
COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada include:
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mRNA COVID-19 vaccines:
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Pfizer-BioNTech for those 12 years of age or older
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Moderna Spikevax for those 12 years of age or older
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Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech for those 5 to 11 years old
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viral vector COVID-19 vaccines:
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Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) for those 18 years of age or older
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Protein Subunit Covid-19 vaccines:
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Novavax Nuvaxovid for those 18 years of age or older
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For more information, please visit:
https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-about-the-vaccines/
How to stay safe
To prevent the spread of COVID-19
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Maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 metre), even if they don’t appear to be sick.
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Wear a mask in public, especially indoors or when physical distancing is not possible.
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Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over closed ones. Open a window if indoors.
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Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
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Get vaccinated when it’s your turn. Follow local guidance about vaccination.
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Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
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Stay home if you feel unwell.
Virtual Programs
Social Distancing
Mandatory Face Masks
Healthy Habits
