Who can get vaccinated & when
Lambton Public Health is following Ontario’s Ministry of Health’s updated direction for this respiratory illness season where pharmacies and health care providers will be the primary source for COVID-19 vaccines, with local health units focusing on specific priority populations.
Who is Eligible and When?
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has recommended a dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine in the fall of 2024, if it has been at least 6 months since the last COVID-19 vaccine dose or known COVID-19 infection (whichever is later).
NACI has advised that immunization is particularly important for those at increased risk of COVID-19 infection or severe disease.
Starting in early October, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for high risk individuals, including hospitalized individuals, hospital staff, and residents and staff in long term care homes, followed by those in other congregate settings, and individuals ages 65 years and older.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday, Oct. 28, for the general public ages six (6) months and older.
Where Can You Get the Vaccine?
This fall, Lambton Public Health will be offering pediatric clinics for children as well as mobile clinics focused on specific populations such as First Nations communities and homebound individuals.
Pediatric clinics will begin on Thursday, Oct. 17 for children ages 6 months to 4 years of age, who are at highest risk of complications from the flu. Pediatric clinics will open to older children beginning October 28. To book your child in for a vaccine with Lambton Public Health, please call 519-383-8331.
Lambton Public Health is not holding community clinics for adults. Adults can book their appointments through their local pharmacy or health care provider. Please be reminded that only priority populations will be eligible for the vaccines through both pharmacies and healthcare providers until Monday, Oct. 28.
Vaccine Receipts
You can download your vaccine certificate from Ontario’s vaccination portal. If you do not have a computer or need help, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to request a copy of your vaccine certificate by email or mail. Residents may also download/print their receipts at Lambton County Library locations free of charge.
Vaccine Reporting
Individuals who have received COVID-19 vaccines outside of Ontario or Canada should contact their local public health unit to have their COVID-19 immunization record documented in COVaxON if one of these criteria is met:
- Individuals less than 5 years who have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Individuals 5 years of age and older who have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months.
To report out-of-province COVID-19 vaccines, please bring the record to Lambton Public Health.
Vaccine Fact Sheet
Staying up to date with vaccinations continues to be the best defense against COVID-19.