Educational Resources for Novavax

• The Novavax Nuvaxovid vaccine (also known as Novavax) was authorized for use by Health Canada on February 17, 2022, for adults aged 18+.

• For adults (18+) unable (due to allergy) or unwilling to get an mRNA vaccine, Novavax Nuvaxovid is another option instead of a mRNA vaccine.

Appointments

• The Novavax vaccine is available at all City-run clinics through appointment only. To book an appointment please click HERE

Educational Resources

• Toronto Public Health: Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 Vaccine

• Population Health ICHA: Facts About Novavax

• Government of Canada: Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine

Educational Resources for COVID-19 Booster Dose

Here is the latest on eligibility for first, second and third (booster) doses.

• Anyone born in 2016 or earlier is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

• Anyone born in 2016 or earlier is eligible to get your second dose if you:

  • Received your first dose of a Pfizer vaccine at least 21 days ago

  • Received your first dose of Moderna vaccine at least 28 days ago

  • Received your first dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD at least 8 weeks ago

· Anyone age 18 and over is eligible to receive your third (booster) dose, 3 months (84 days) after your second dose. Appointment bookings are available through City-run clinics, Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, hospital and community clinics, select pharmacies and primary care settings. Learn more about third (booster) doses.

Fourth (booster) dose eligibility

• As of July 14th 2022, individuals age 18 and over are eligible for a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine if their first booster was at least five months earlier.

• Anyone 18 years old and older may receive a second booster at a recommended interval of 5 months (140 days) or at a minimum of 3 months (84 days), after their first booster dose.

• Individuals who are at higher risk of severe disease from COVID-19 infection are recommended to get the second dose booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they become eligible, including:

  • People 60 years of age or older

  • First Nation, Inuit and Métis adults and their non-Indigenous household members (18+)

  • Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges and older adults living in other congregate settings providing assisted-living and health services

  • Moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals (18 years of age and older)

To learn more about the fourth (booster) dose eligibility, please click HERE

Appointments

• Those eligible can book a third dose appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal: HERE

• To book, you can also call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre. 1-833-943-3900 (TTY for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired: 1-866-797-0007)

• Check select pharmacies (HERE) and primary care settings for availability.

To see more pop-up clinics, and other information regarding vaccination clinics, please visit the Vaccine Clinics tab.

Educational Resources
For a list of educational resources in regards to the COVID-19 Booster dose, please click on the links below:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations (Ministry of Health)

• NACI Guidance on Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in Canada

• Benefits of the Moderna Spikevax mRNA Vaccine for People Aged 30 and over

Educational Resources for Children and Youth

For a list of educational resources in regards to vaccines for children and youth, please click on the links below:

• Government of Canada: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

• Ministry of Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Youth (age 12-17)

• Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Children Ages 5-11

• COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Youth Ages 12+: FAQ

• Toronto Public Health: Fact Sheet for Youth Ages 12 to 17

• Toronto Public Health: Toolkit on Children and Vaccines

• Tips for Easing Children’s Fears about the COVID-19 Vaccine

• NACI Recommendation on the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 5-11 years of age

• Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccinations for 5-11 Year Olds

  
  
  

ParentHomework.ca

ParentHomework.ca is a new website that provides families with trusted information about COVID-19 vaccination for children. A four-week campaign kicked off this week, featuring TV and digital advertising, social media content and the website – www.parenthomework.ca. It was created by the Children's Health Coalition, a collective of children's health organizations including The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), CHEOCHEO, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, Empowered Kids Ontario and Kids Health Alliance. Share the website with families looking to learn more about COVID-19 vaccination.

WEBINARS

TSN Family Matters Webinar

On November 30th, the Toronto Shelter Network hosted an information session with health experts from SickKids on COVID-19 vaccinations for children. Please see the recording of the event here.

Info session recording: Vaccine Q&A for children aged 5-11

Toronto Public Health hosted a COVID-19 vaccine confidence presentation with Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, for parents of children aged 5-11 on December 2. You can watch a recording of the presentation here.

More than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for five to 11 year-olds at City-run clinics

To learn more please click HERE to read the news release from The City of Toronto.

Booking an Appointment

• How to call the Province to book a vaccine appointment- available in multiple languages

• A full list of COVID-19 vaccination clinic options for five to 11 year-olds can be found online here.

• To book a COVID-19 Vaccine appointment please click here.