COVID-19 Clinical Vaccine Information and Resources

Updated: July 20, 2022

The Ontario government has identified eligibility for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on the eligibility, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) has provided information on how to book an appointment for 1st, 2nd or 3rd doses, and where the various vaccination clinics and pop-up vaccine clinics are located in East Toronto.

Toronto Public Health Mass Immunization Clinics: To get vaccinated at one of the city-operated immunization sites, please register using the province’s vaccination registration system.

Click here for the full list of upcoming mobile and pop-up vaccine clinics in East Toronto!

Does your homebound patient require the COVID-19 vaccine? MGH and ETHP are vaccinating homebound individuals in East Toronto to offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients must reside in the MGH catchment area: M1L, M3C, M4A, M4B, M4C, M4E, M4H, M4J, M4K and M4L.

Click here to request a homebound visit and for additional details.

Are you interested in running a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in your practice? Toronto Public Health (TPH) has moved to a new system for the Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccine Program, allowing for more sites to join the program, and a more streamlined ordering experience.

• Complete TPH's updated Enrollment Request Form, as practices must be enrolled into the program prior to ordering

If you have any questions, please contact COVIDVaccineOrder@toronto.ca.

There are multiple ways you could get involved in vaccinating individuals in East Toronto. Take a look below to see how you can get involved today!

• Sign up for a shift at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre and Vaccination Clinics shifts - please see the steps on how to sign up for a shift below:

  • Must be credentialed at MGH – click here for instructions

  • Review roles and responsibilities and counseling guidelines for shifts at the CAC and vaccination clinics

  • Vaccination clinic shifts consist of administering the vaccine AND/OR answering questions from patients about the vaccination(s) where you must be comfortable and willing to take on either of these roles and must be knowledgeable on different vaccines, side effects, C/I etc. The EasT-FPN has multiple online resources regarding COVID-19 vaccination available here

  • Shift booking tips

  • We have a mailing list to inform those who are credentialed about upcoming shifts – to be added, please email the EasT-FPN at contact@eastfpn.org

  • Visit the EasT-FPN Scheduler webpage to sign up for shifts upon completion of steps above

• Interested in running a COVID-19 vaccine clinic? Please complete TPH's updated Enrollment Request Form

Please join the Primary Care COVID-19 Open Forum (Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm) for the latest updates and resources on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine!

NEW: Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Booster Recommendations (Expanded eligibility for second booster doses to Ontarians aged 18 and over)

NEW: Eligibility for 5th COVID-19 Dose

• Click here for the full list of upcoming mobile and pop-up vaccine clinics in East Toronto!

Practice resources:

• Click here to see how to bulk upload your patients from Telus onto COVaxON

• COVaxON training for Primary Care Practices

• The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) have created a message to share with your patients on COVID-19 vaccines

• Clinics running vaccination sites: complete the following form to indicate your vaccination site is a safe and accessible site for not only migrants but undocumented residents as well. Your vaccination site will be added to a public list of "safer" COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Ontario.

General COVID-19 vaccine resources:

• NEW: Updated guidance from NACI on COVID-19 vaccination timing for individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2

• Summary of COVID-19 Vaccine from the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP)

• Ontario Public Health COVID Vaccine information

• OCFP has compiled FAQs on the vaccine

• Comparison Table of COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine aftercare created by the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP)

• The Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) and OCFP created a free e-learning series on COVID-19 vaccination

• A practical toolkit for vaccination and a Toronto Region Human Resource Strategy providing vaccine clinic tips on models, roles and training

• Guidance for healthcare professionals in the outpatient setting

• Created by the Bridgepoint Family Health Team, this infographic summarizes the difference among the various COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine FAQs.

• Q&A for HCP on Mixed COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Schedules

• Moderna Storage, Handling, Dosage and Administration; Changes to Moderna Labelling - US Supply; Moderna Product Monograph

• COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Special Populations - MOH

• Check out this guide if your patients are hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

• FAQ on safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for youth

• Myocarditis and Pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

For individuals with specific diseases, illnesses or conditions:

• For patients on Anticoagulants: Statement from Thrombosis Canada

• For patients with Axillary Adenopathy with recent COVID-19 vaccination: Recommendations from The Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) and Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR)

• For patients with Cancer: FAQ on the COVID-19 Vaccine and Cancer from the Ontario Health, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO); cancer patients and COVID-19 vaccine eligibility infographic; CCO’s tip-sheet to prioritize cancer screening

• For pregnant and breastfeeding mothers considering the vaccine: decision aid created by the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

• For pregnant and breastfeeding mothers: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SOGC) statement on COVID-19 vaccines and rare adverse outcomes of thrombosis associated with low platelets

• For patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Guidance Summary from the American College of Rheumatology. Find the condensed and simplified version here.

• For people who have previously had Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS): With few exception, the independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) general best practice guidelines for immunization do not include a history of GBS as a precaution to vaccination with other COVID-19 vaccines.