Get your COVID-19 vaccine (including fourth dose, if eligible). Find out how.
How to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine:
Scroll down this page or click here for a list of current COVID-19 vaccination clinics available in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes (please check back, as more dates will be added).
- Walk-ins (no appointments) are now available at Health Unit-run COVID-19 vaccination clinics, as well as GO-VAXX mobile clinic sites in the area.
- COVID-19 vaccines (including fourth doses for those who are eligible) are also available at local pharmacies and from primary care providers in the region.
Special Notes
- Find out who is eligible for first, second, third and fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) remain the recommended ones to get.
- Two new COVID-19 vaccines — the Novavax and Medicago vaccines — have been approved for use in Canada. Both are more traditional vaccines (neither is mRNA based).
- To get a Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5020, and leave your full name and phone number. You must be a resident of Haliburton County, Northumberland County or the City of Kawartha Lakes. You will be called back to arrange an appointment for getting the vaccine. If you live outside these regions, please contact your local health unit/department.
- The Medicago COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for those interested in receiving a dose of this vaccine. To book an appointment for a Medicago dose, call 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5020. You must be a resident of Haliburton County, Northumberland County or the City of Kawartha Lakes (those who live outside these regions should contact their local health department).
- NOTE: The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID vaccine will no longer be provided to clients unless they produce a doctor’s note stating there are medical reasons why they cannot get any of the other COVID vaccines.
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Who is Eligible for Vaccines
Anyone age 5 years and older is eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Click on the links below for eligibility for specific vaccine doses:
- First Dose
- Second Dose
- Booster Doses
- Third doses are available for anyone 12+.
- Fourth doses are also available for certain groups, including those age 60+, as well as First Nation, Inuit and Metis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members age 18+. NOTE: the Province’s recommended time to get your fourth dose is five months (140 days) after your third dose, or at a minimum of three months (84 days) after your third dose (first booster) for those who are eligible.
- If you are immunocompromised, learn more about your vaccine eligibility.
- Booking a vaccine after having COVID-19
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Health Unit Vaccination Clinics
Vaccination clinics hosted by the Health Unit are available on a walk-in basis to anyone 5+. Please bring your Ontario health card. Walk-ins (while vaccine supplies last) are also available at GO-VAXX bus vaccine clinics.
- Assistive listening devices and ASL interpretation support are now available at all of our clinics. Please let our staff know of your needs when you arrive at the clinic.
- Both mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are available.
- Please note that masks must still be worn at these clinics. If you do not have one, a medical mask will be provided to you at the clinic. Wear the mask properly so it covers your nose, mouth and chin.
Clinic Dates, Times and Locations
Alderville First Nation
- Alderville First Nation Health and Social Services, 8467 County Road 45, Roseneath
- July 5, 27 – both clinics run 11 am to 5 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for this clinic), while supplies last
Northumberland County
COBOURG
- Northumberland Mall, 1111 Elgin Street West, in Cobourg
- July 28, 11 am to 7 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for these clinics), while supplies last
PORT HOPE
- HKPR District Health Unit office, 200 Rose Glen Road, in Port Hope
- July 4, Noon to 4 pm
- August 5, 19, Noon to 4 pm
- First. second, third and fourth doses (if eligible) available
- Walk-ins only (no appointments)
BRIGHTON
- King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street, in Brighton
- July 14, 11 am to 5 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will be on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for these clinics) while supplies last
COLBORNE
- Keeler Centre, 80 Division Street, in Colborne
- August 9, 11 am to 5 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will be on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for these clinics) while supplies last
City of Kawartha Lakes
LINDSAY
- HKPR District Health Unit office, 108 Angeline Street South, in Lindsay
- July 6, Noon to 4 pm
- August 11, 25, Noon to 4 pm
- First, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible) available
- Walk-ins only (no appointments)
- Lindsay Square Mall, 401 Kent Street West, in Lindsay
- July 21, 11 am to 7 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will be on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk-in for vaccines (no appointment needed for this clinic), while supplies last
OMEMEE
- Omemee Municipal Park/Beach, 2 George Street South, in Omemee
- July 1, 11 am to 5 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible) – Vaccine clinic being offered in conjunction with a Canada Day celebrations
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for this clinic), while supplies last
Haliburton County
MINDEN
- S.G. Nesbitt Arena, 55 Parkside Street, in Minden
- July 5 – 11 am to 5 pm
- July 12 – 11 am to 5 pm
- GO-VAXX bus will on site providing first, second, third and fourth doses (if eligible)
- Walk in for vaccines (no appointment needed for these clinics), while supplies last
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Primary Care Partner Clinics
Please contact your health care provider to see if COVID-19 vaccines are available.
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Pharmacy Locations
For a full list of pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines, visit Ontario’s Pharmacy COVID-19 Vaccine page. You can search the list of participating pharmacies by community or using your postal code.
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Need a ride to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment? Click here for options in your community
Have Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine? Speak to a Health Professional
Make an appointment to talk with a doctor/nurse if you have questions or concerns about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Access these free services:
- VaxFacts – Scarborough Health Network – Click here to book an appointment online or call 416-438-2911, ext. 5738, to speak to a doctor.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service – Sick Kids’ Hospital – Families with children can click here to book an appointment to speak to a pediatric Registered Nurse. You can also call 437-881-3505.
Please note:
- If you have received a dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, click here for an After-Care Fact Sheet.
- There have been a small number of reports of pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) or myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) after getting a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in Canada. Click here to learn more in this Public Health Ontario fact sheet.
- Before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment, drink water and eat something ahead of time. Being well-hydrated and having something in your stomach reduces your risk of feeling faint after your shot.
