COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
The Omicron XBB subvariant COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine are available to the general public. Don't delay your protection - get vaccinated.
Where to get vaccinated
Both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccine are available from healthcare providers and participating pharmacies. Please contact your healthcare provider or local pharmacy to confirm vaccine availability.
Children 6 months to 2 years of age
Children 6 months to 2 years of age can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy or healthcare provider. If the pharmacy or healthcare provider cannot provide the vaccine, please book an appointment at the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s (MLHU) Immunization Clinic by calling 519-663-5317, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Clinics will be held at least once monthly.
Please note: The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Western Fair District in London, Ontario is now permanently closed.
Fall 2023 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Individuals 6 months of age and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
- For the best protection against the virus, it’s recommended that individuals who have been previously vaccinated against COVID-19 receive a dose of XBB.1.5 containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, if it has been 6 months from the previous non-XBB COVID-19 vaccine dose or known COVID-19 infection (whichever is later). However, the minimum amount of time to wait is three months after the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known COVID-19 infection. A longer interval between vaccine doses is recommended, but minimum spacing may be used at this time.
- Individuals who have NOT been previously vaccinated, may use the XBB.1.5 containing COVID-19 vaccine to initiate the series.
- Please note that there are no current recommendations for future COVID-19 vaccine doses beyond the Fall 2023 XBB 1.5 dose at this time.
- NOTE: To align with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the terms “primary series” and “booster dose” will no longer be used.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is available for individuals who are 12 years of age or older as an alternative to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
NEW! MLHU is no longer providing this vaccine at clinics.
- Individuals who live in London and Middlesex County can call the following pharmacies to inquire about Novavax vaccine availability and appointments:
- Prescription Shop (at St.Joseph's Health Care, 268 Grosvenor St, London) at 519-646-6194
- CDS Pharmacy (1695 Wonderland Rd N, London) at 519-472-2345
- For individuals who live in other jurisdictions, please contact your public health unit in your area to ask where you can receive this vaccine.
- Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to complete an initial two-dose series, and/or for an additional fall dose to provide protection against the XBB 1.5 variant (formerly called a "booster" dose).
- For individuals who are immunocompromised, an extra dose of this vaccine may be required. Please discuss recommendations with your health care provider.
Last modified on: March 11, 2024