COVID-19 Vaccination Information for Dental Technologists

Chatham-Kent Health Unit Vaccine Info

On April 21, the College received an update from Chatham-Kent Public Health:

If there are dental technologists in Chatham-Kent who have not yet received their first dose but would like to, they can visit www.GetYourShotCK.ca to book online or call 519-351-1010. In addition, some pharmacies in the area are offering vaccinations. Please go to https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations to find these locations.

Eastern Ontario Health Unit Vaccine Info

On March 30, the College received an update from Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) regarding COVID-19 vaccinations to support health care workers. The EOHU shared the following resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Health Care Workers (EN, FR): FAQ
• COVID-19 Vaccine Social Media Toolkit for Health Care Organizations (EN, FR)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Status & Resources (EN, FR): EOHU.ca/vaccines

Halton Region Health Department Vaccine Info

Halton Region Public Health has expanded COVID-19 vaccination to healthcare workers in the Very High and High Priority groups, which includes RDTs who practice or reside in this region.

The vaccination information was emailed to our members who practice in the region. If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please click here to book your appointment.

Huron Perth Health Unit Vaccine Info

On April 21, the College received the following update from Huron Perth Public Health:

Dental technologists can book their vaccination online at https://www.hpph.ca/en/health-matters/covid-19-vaccine-booking-appointments.aspx#Healthcare-workers or by calling 1-833-753-2098 if they cannot use the online booking system. Please read HPMVAC’s memo for more information on vaccinations and eligibility groups.

In addition, anyone 40 years of age and older can book at a pharmacy. Please visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for more details.

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Vaccine Info

On April 21, the College received the following update from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LGL) District Health Unit:

RDTs and staff fit in the high priority group to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, as noted on page 12 of Guidance for Prioritizing Health Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination. RDTs and staff who are seeing patients are invited to one of the LGL District’s four COVID-19 Fixed Vaccination Clinics. Please read the LGL District memo to learn more about how to book your vaccine and what you need to prepare for your appointment.

Niagara Region Public Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Info

The vaccination information was emailed to our members who practice in the region. If your place of business is in this region and you have not received this information, please contact the College.

Ottawa Public Health Vaccine Info

On April 21, the College received the following information from Ottawa Public Health:

If a healthcare worker qualifies as per provincial guidance, they can register in Ottawa at ottawapublichealth.ca/vaccine or go to https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/covid-19-vaccine.aspx for more information.

Peel Public Health Vaccine Info

On April 7, the College received the following information from Peel Public Health:

In alignment with the Province’s framework for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization, health care workers who are actively working, delivering in person, delivering frontline care and are those who live or work in Peel have been prioritized to receive their COVID-19 immunizations.

You will have the choice to attend a Peel Public Health Vaccination Clinic or a clinic at one of the area hospitals. All clinics are by-appointment only. Vaccine clinics across Ontario are currently experiencing high volume of demand so please be patient. Booking online is the fastest way to book.

Required proof of eligibility

Eligible health care workers and staff must live and/or work in Peel and bring the following documents to their vaccination clinic appointment:

• Government issued photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, health card)
• A completed attestation form
• One supporting document that shows they are an active health care worker (e.g., ID badge, business card, letter from supervisor on letterhead, pay slip, proof of active membership in a relevant professional college/licensing association, e.g., CPSO, CDHO)

Attending a Peel Public Health Vaccination Clinic 

Peel Public Health Vaccination Clinics are available in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.

Appointments can be booked at: https://peelregion.inputhealth.com/ebooking. Appointment booking is limited so check back regularly for additional clinic dates and locations. If you’re having problems accessing the system, please call the Region of Peel COVID-19 Vaccination Line at 905-791-5202.

When attending a community clinic:

• Wear a mask or face covering
• Expect to wait at the clinic for a minimum of 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine

Attending a Hospital Clinic

William Osler Health System clinic locations:

• Chinguacousy Wellness Centre, 995 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton
• Brampton Civic Hospital Vaccine Clinic – Auditorium – 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton, ON L6R 3J7

To book an appointment at Osler’s vaccine clinic:

Please visit Osler’s website to book an appointment. You will need to register for a MyOsler account before booking an online appointment at Osler’s Vaccine Clinic.

Step one:

• To register for a MyOsler account, you will be asked to provide your full name, date of birth, gender as well as your phone number and email address. You can only use one email address per person. Email registration is the preferred method to manage your account.

OR

• If you do not have an email address, you will have the option to register using a valid mobile phone number. You may use the same phone number to register up to four (4) family members if necessary. Unfortunately, landlines cannot be used to register.

Step two: After providing your information and accepting Osler’s privacy policy you will receive a verification email or text message depending on how you chose to register.

• Email registration: Click on the link in that email to verify your account.

OR

• Phone registration: Enter the 4-digit code sent to your mobile phone to verify your account.

Step three: Upon completion, you can sign in and follow the prompts to select the appointment time that is most convenient for you to come for your vaccination. The appointment for your second dose will automatically be booked based on the time you select. Please ensure you are available to attend both your first and second dose appointments.

Trillium Health Partners clinic locations:

• Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, ON
• University of Toronto – Mississauga, Recreation and Wellness Centre, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON

To book an appointment at Trillium Health Partners vaccine clinic:

• Please email COVIDvaccinescheduler@thp.ca; your organization will be provided with a link to the booking platform and a unique passcode; do not share this passcode or link as it is unique to you.

Important Information

Most COVID-19 vaccines require 2 doses to be fully effective. Information about the second dose will be provided by clinic staff when you receive your first dose. For more information on the second dose, please visit our website. As of March 10, based on direction from the Ontario government, the time between receiving the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines will be 4 months. At the current time, no exceptions can be made to this provincial direction.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously reviewed by numerous trusted authorities around the world, including Health Canada. They are shown to be safe and effective at protecting against COVID-19. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, please visit: https://peelregion.ca/covid19vaccine.

Toronto Public Health Vaccine Info

COVID-19 Vaccine Call Centre and Website Announcement

Toronto hospitals and their partner Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) have launched a centralized COVID-19 call centre and website to support eligible adults in Toronto to pre-register or book their vaccination appointments. The Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Call Centre and Website (www.vaccineto.ca) will now support priority populations identified as part of Phase I in the Ontario Vaccine Distribution Plan.

• People who are 80 years of age and older (born in 1941 or before)
• Health care workers in priority risk groups
• Indigenous adults (16 years and older)

People from these priority groups can now go to www.vaccineto.ca or toronto.ca/covid19 to access the pre-registration or appointment booking systems for sites near to them. People can also call 1-888-385-1910 for assistance to complete preregistration forms and book appointments at local vaccine clinics operated by participating hospitals and OHTs.

Please note, COVID-19 vaccinations in Toronto are by appointment only and there are no walk-in clinics at this time. Eligible individuals should only sign up at one vaccination clinic site and are asked to not pre-register or book appointments at multiple locations. Individuals are also encouraged to pre-register or book an appointment at the clinics nearest to where they live and, in the case of health care workers, closest to where they work.

For additional information, please continue to consult with Toronto Public Health’s website.

York Region Public Health Services Vaccine Info

If you have not yet scheduled appointments for yourself and eligible staff, please follow the updated instructions below and share this information with your eligible staff.

1. Go to york.ca/covid19vaccine
2. Under the “Book a Vaccine Appointment” section, select the “City of Vaughan – Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital”
3. Click on Book an appointment (direct link: https://yrh.vertoengage.com/)
4. Click on Start My Booking
5. Select either:
   • COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Ray Twinney Recreational Complex (Southlake Regional Health Centre)
   • Mackenzie Health COVID-19 Vaccine Centre (3200 Major MacKenzie Drive West, Vaughan, ON)
6. Select Immediate Priority
7. Continue booking your appointment.