COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update
Written by Comms Team, October 6, 2023
Peterborough Public Health has received an initial shipment of COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 vaccine. Residents in the first two eligibility groups are already receiving the new COVID-19 vaccine. Peterborough Public Health has clinics ready for all residents ages 6 months and older. Priority for appointments will be given to those in eligibility groups 1 and 2.
How to book an appointment:
- Provincial Vaccine Booking Centre
- online at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine OR
- over the phone Monday to Friday (holidays excluded) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time after 1-833-943-3900
- Select Pharmacy Locations
- Find a local pharmacy who is administering vaccines here: https://www.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations/
- Some Pharmacy locations will begin receiving the Moderna COVID-19 XBB.1.5 vaccine the week of October 9, 2023. . Check with each pharmacy about booking an appointment and vaccines available.
- Primary Healthcare Provider
- Some health care providers are administering COVID-19 vaccines for their patients
Who is eligible:
First eligible group: High Priority
If you have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months AND fit into one of the following categories
- Hospitalized individuals and hospital staff
- Long-Term Care Home and Elder Care Lodge residents, staff, and caregivers
Second group: High Priority
If you have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months AND fit into one of the following categories
- Individuals at high-risk for influenza and/or COVID-19 related complications or hospitalization:
- Residents and staff of congregate living settings (e.g., chronic care facilities, retirement homes)
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals 65 years of age or older
- All children 6 months to 4 years of age [influenza risk]
- Individuals who are from a First Nation, Inuit or Métis community, and/or who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, and their household members
- Individuals 6 months of age and older with underlying health conditions per NACI (Influenza & COVID-19)
- Members of racialized and other equity deserving communities
- Health care workers and first responders
Final eligible group: As supply permits
If you have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months AND fit into one of the following categories
- Administration for the general public will begin as soon as supply permits. Peterborough Public Health will notify the public when clinics are open for the general public.
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