Peel residents 60 and over will be able to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning April 2

By April 1, 2021April 5th, 2021Covid-19, Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

April 1, 2021

As of Friday, April 2 at 8:00 a.m., all vaccine clinics in Peel Region will be accepting bookings for individuals 60 years or older to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

As of that time, all vaccine clinics in Peel region will be taking bookings for the following groups who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine:

Book an appointment online. The fastest way to book is online. Residents without internet access who need assistance booking can call 905-791-5202.

Information on how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect at a clinic is available at peelregion.ca/COVID19vaccine.  This is a one-stop spot for Peel residents to book an appointment to get vaccinated at the clinic of their choice when it’s their turn.

Adults 65 years or older and people of any age who have transportation barriers can use TransHelp, free of charge, to get to their vaccine appointment.

You don’t need to be a TransHelp client to use this service. Call 905-791-1015 at least 48 hours before your appointment to make your booking.

New

Pharmacies

On April 1, the provincial government has added more pharmacies across Ontario, including in Peel Region, that will offer the COVID-19 vaccine. All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over.

Check here to see what pharmacies in Peel are providing the vaccine. Additional pharmacies will continue to join and increase access points for vaccine across the province.

Primary Care Providers

Selected primary care providers in Peel are offering the COVID-19 vaccine. As of April 3, participating primary care providers will be reaching out to eligible Ontarians aged 55 or older.

Please note: Appointments are not being taken by request. Do not call your primary care provider to book an appointment. Peel Public Health does not have a list of primary care providers in Peel who are providing vaccinations. Additional primary care settings will continue to join and increase access points for vaccine across the province.

Visit peelregion.ca for regular updates on priority groups and clinic locations and follow @regionofpeel on social media for news on COVID-19 and vaccine availability.