COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics
To help keep U of T healthy from seasonal respiratory viruses, community members seeking COVID-19 and/or flu vaccinations can book appointments or find walk-in hours at local clinics across the Greater Toronto Area. Below you will find up-to-date information on where and when you can get vaccinated, both on and off our campuses.
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Toronto
On campus
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The Discovery Pharmacy is offering appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for U of T community members (ages 12 and up) and the original Pfizer vaccine. Flu vaccines (ages two and up) are now also available for all students (including international), staff and faculty. Located in the Leslie L. Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Building, room 332, Discovery Pharmacy serves U of T students, faculty and staff as well as their families. Please reach out to the pharmacy team if you have any questions about your specific eligibility. Book an appointment through the Discovery Pharmacy website.
Off campus
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Toronto Public Health vaccine clinics are located throughout the City of Toronto, including mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Pop-up clinic options are currently very limited and individuals are advised to use City Immunization Clinics or Hospital Immunization Clinics. Health cards are not required (but bring some form of identification). Please be sure to request and keep a receipt.
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Toronto Public Health pop-up clinics are offering flu vaccines. Flu shot clinics are also available via Ontario Public Health, including participating pharmacies.
Scarborough
Off campus
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SHN offers a number of clinics around Scarborough. Visit the SHN website to find a clinic near you.
Mississauga
Off campus
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Members of the Mississauga campus community can learn about local COVID-19 vaccine clinics and their walk-in hours through Peel Public Health’s website. Appointments for these regional clinics can be made through the provincial booking system. To find your nearest COVID-19 vaccine clinic, visit the Region of Peel’s Vaccine Clinic Locator.
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General information about where to get your flu shot is available on the Region of Peel’s website.
Regions outside of Toronto and Peel: Contact your local public health unit for vaccination clinics or refer to the Ontario booking system for COVID‑19 vaccines.
U of T’s vaccine requirement
The University is encouraging all members of its community to get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they become eligible. New appointments are added daily to the provincial booking system and at local pharmacies.
At this time, you are considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the recommended number of doses of a Health Canada-approved vaccine. If you received a non-Health Canada approved vaccine, you will be considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving a third vaccine to complete the primary vaccination requirements. The University will continue to monitor Ministry of Health and Public Health Agency of Canada guidance on additional doses.
Although students who are not fully vaccinated may enrol in classes with in-person components, vaccination requirements may be reinstated with little notice, which could result in de-enrolment.
The University will require students living in residence for the 2022-23 academic year to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including at least one booster dose. More information on this requirement can be found on the Vice-Provost Student’s website.
Information about vaccinations
What being vaccinated against COVID-19 means for you
Vaccination is the most important way that individuals can protect themselves against COVID-19 and is a key element of the University of Toronto’s strategy to support a safe return to campus. The links below offer comprehensive information on the COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine safety and the benefits of being vaccinated.
Government of Ontario
Government of Canada
- What being vaccinated against COVID-19 means for me
- Ask the experts video series: COVID-19 vaccines questions
- The facts about COVID-19 vaccines
- What to expect at your COVID-19 vaccination
- COVID-19: Vaccine safety and side effects
- Approved COVID-19 vaccines