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Team Toronto quickly hitting summer levels of vaccines administered

In the past few days, Team Toronto has achieved dosing levels that compare to this summer and previous waves of the pandemic

In the past few days, Team Toronto has achieved dosing levels that compare to this summer and previous waves of the pandemic. From December 16 to 22, a total of 272,107 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered to eligible Toronto residents. This is an increase from the previous week, where Team Toronto administered 203,180 total doses. Of the doses administered in the past seven days, 92 per cent (251,462) have been third doses.

As of December 24, more than 41 per cent of children five to 11years of age in Toronto now have at least their first vaccine dose. Approximately, 89 per cent of residents 12 and older have now received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

This marks a significant increase as Team Toronto’s capacity to administer third doses improves week to week. The City of Toronto encourages eligible residents to book appointments as soon as possible to receive their third dose by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007). Learn more on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.  Getting your third or “booster” dose as quickly as possible helps to protect against COVID-19 virus spread, including the new Omicron variant and the circulating Delta variant.

Team Toronto and partners are offering thousands of vaccine appointments at City-run clinics, hospital partner clinics, local pharmacies and doctors’ offices, including the following clinic locations operating today:

City-run immunization clinics

The five City-run immunization clinics continue to add new appointments for first, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccine. To book an appointment, click the blue “Book a Vaccine” button or call 1-833-943-3900. More information on City-operated immunization clinics is available on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre – New room!

255 Front St. W., Lower Level, Constitution Hall Rooms 105, 106 and 107

  • 923 appointments booked

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre clinic has moved to Rooms 105, 106 and 107. Clients with no mobility issues should now enter the building from The John W.H Bassett Theatre Entrance on Front Street (east side of Second Cup). Clients with mobility issues can enter the building from the Front Street entrance to the west side of Second Cup and follow signage to the elevator that will take them to level 100. Clinic signage has been adjusted to reflect the room change.

Cloverdale Mall

250 The East Mall (north end of mall (in the former Target store; enter the clinic via the exterior entrance only)

  • 1,042 appointments booked

Scarborough Town Centre

300 Borough Dr. (east side of the centre on the upper level, near Entrance 2; enter the clinic via the mall exterior)

  • 1,025 appointments booked

Mitchell Field Community Centre

89 Church Ave. (east side of the building in the gym; enter through the Community Centre main entrance)

  • 416 appointments booked

Woodbine Mall

500 Rexdale Blvd. (inside the Hudson’s Bay store; enter through the entrance on the second level)

  • 1,264 appointments booked

Hospital partner clinics

Humber River Hospital

Humber River Hospital is holding a vaccination clinic at Crossroads Plaza, 2625 Weston Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for first, second or third doses for eligible residents who live, work or go to school in an M postal code. The clinic may close earlier based on vaccine supply. More information is available on the Humber River Hospital Opens in new window website.

Michael Garron Hospital

Michael Garron hospital has a number of vaccination opportunities, including at Thorncliffe Park Community Hub clinic, 45 Overlea Blvd. Appointments are booked through the provincial booking system. More information is available on the Michael Garron Hospital Opens in new windowwebsite.

East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP)

An ETHP primary care practice, South East Toronto Family Health Team is holding a vaccine blitz. To book an appointment, please visit their website.  Opens in new window

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

NYGH has two vaccine clinics running today that are fully booked. Please note NYGH and NYTHP do not have any public clinics planned for next week. More information is available on the North York Family Health Team Opens in new window website.

Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team
Wellesley Community Centre Vaccine Clinic (495 Sherbourne Street) operated by Sherbourne Health is running a clinic today. Third dose appointments are fully booked. New appointments will be released two weeks in advance at 9 a.m. daily. For more information, visit their website Opens in new window.

University Health Network

Two clinics are running today and are fully booked. New appointment slots open three days in advance. More information is available on the University Health Network Opens in new window website.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

More information is available on the CAMH Opens in new window website.

Scarborough Health Network (SHN)

More information is available on the SHN Opens in new window website.

Pharmacy clinics

More than 515 pharmacies across Toronto are offering first, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccine. For a full list of participating pharmacies visit the Ontario pharmacy map.  Opens in new window

More information

To easily connect to resources including vaccine appointment bookings and information on vaccines, Toronto residents can text “VACCINE” to 1-833-750-0888 or 833-750-0888 for more information through the City’s VaxTO program.

Given the emergence of the new Omicron variant and ongoing community transmission of the Delta variant, Toronto Public Health urges all eligible residents to book their third-dose appointment to ensure they have an extra layer of protection. Residents who have not yet received their first or second COVID-19 vaccine shot are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and death, while protecting oneself, loved ones and the community.

Residents should also continue to follow public health measures such as mask wearing, good hand hygiene and physical distancing. Those who have symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay at home and get tested as soon as possible. Learn more about COVID-19 in Toronto.

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