COVID-19 Vaccination Update #4 from Ottawa Public Health

Hello Everyone,

Here is the latest information received from the City of Ottawa:

Age limit for COVID-19 vaccine appointments lowered to 55 and older

New information

  • Age limit lowered to 55 for individuals on the provincial registration system

Lower age limit for community clinics

Beginning Friday, April 30 at 8 am, all Ottawa residents age 55 and over (born in or before 1966) can begin booking appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at community clinics.

Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week. Only book or call if you are eligible.

Walk-ins will not be accepted at community clinics

  • This includes walk-ins at the end of the day
  • Book your appointment in advance
  • Remaining doses at the end of the day will be administered to pre-booked or pre-registered individuals.

Other eligible groups

  • Residents 45+ in “hot spot” communities (K1T, K1V or K2V) visit ca/bookvaccine
  • Licensed child care workers – book through the provincial booking line at 1-833-943-3900
  • Pregnant individuals – book through the provincial booking line at 1-833-943-3900
  • First Nation, Métis and Inuit populations call:
  • Residents 40+ can call participating pharmacies directly or visit their websites

More information

Visit ottawa.ca or OttawaPublicHealth.ca  for more information about Ottawa’s vaccine distribution plan including information about:

Sign up for the COVID-19 vaccination update e-subscription for regular news on the vaccine roll-out.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Regards,

Anil Sukhija

Chair, ICCC Seniors Program

613-791-7593