HWDSB and HPHS Encourage Vaccination
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) encourage children and youth vaccination as a safe and effective way to contain the spread of COVID-19 and the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Starting today (Monday, January 10, 2022) all individuals in the community aged 5 to 11 can walk into select vaccine clinics to receive a vaccine.
The list of participating clinics will soon expand beyond the select clinics now at Lime Ridge Mall and the Centre on Barton. See clinic locations, hours and booking details at www.hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine
Booking Appointments
Outside of these select walk-in clinics, children aged 5 to 11 require vaccination appointments to ensure the proper vaccine dose is available.
Appointments are not required for individuals age 12+ receiving first or second doses.
Most individuals must wait at least 84 days (or at least 3 months) after their second dose to receive a third/booster dose. Check the date you are eligible for a booster dose.
Book your vaccine appointment online if you:
- Have an Ontario health card (green photo health card OR red and white health card)
- Have an email address OR a cell phone that can receive SMS messages (texts)
If you do not have access to online booking, call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7 to book an appointment. Residents are also encouraged to check in with their local participating pharmacies.
Vaccine Eligibility
| Age Group | Dose | Eligible Population | How to access vaccine |
| Age 5 to 11 | 1st or 2nd dose (2nd dose must be 8 weeks after 1st dose) | Individuals born in 2016 or earlier Individuals can get vaccinated after they turn 5 years old |
Book an appointment online
Check with your local pharmacy Call the Vaccine Hotline at (905) 974-9848, option 7 |
| Age 12+ | 1st or 2nd dose (2nd dose must be 8 weeks after 1st dose) | Individuals born in 2009 or earlier who are age 12 and older | Walk-in to a Vaccine Clinic
Check with your local pharmacy Call the Vaccine Hotline at (905) 974-9848, option 7 |
| Third or booster doses for 18 years of age or older | Booster dose, minimum of 3 months (84 days) after 2nd dose | Individuals age 18 and older | Check with your local pharmacy
Call the Vaccine Hotline at (905) 974-9848, option 7 |
Clinics for education and child care staff
The Ministry of Education announced the dedicated vaccination clinic for education and child care staff in Hamilton.
Appointments can be scheduled through the dedicated FH Health booking website. The website includes a listing of other clinics located in nearby regions. Appointments are refreshed every hour.
These appointments are held exclusively for Ontario education and child care staff, which includes educators, custodial staff, administrative staff, and school bus drivers, and child care staff.
Staff are to bring their Health Card and proof of employment, which includes this email, a pay stub, or an employee badge.
Additional Resources
- hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine
- hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines
- hamilton.ca/coronavirus
- https://covid-19.ontario.ca
- https://kidshealthfirst.ca/
- HPHS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: 905-974-9848, option 7 or [email protected]
- HPHS COVID-19 Hotline: 905-974-9848 or [email protected]
Updated on Monday, February 14, 2022.