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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine at this time:
- Individuals who are starting or completing their primary series (e.g. infants and previously unvaccinated adults and children).
- Individuals who have been advised to receive the vaccine now by their healthcare provider.
All other individuals, including those who did not get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring, are recommended to wait for the fall to receive their next dose. This will ensure maximum protection when peak circulation of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected. Further vaccine recommendations will be available closer to fall 2024.
Where to get vaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine is 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
The chart below summarizes the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility at this time.
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Individuals age 5 years and older who have been previously vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Next dose recommended in fall 2024. May receive dose sooner if recommended by a health care provider. |
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Individuals age 5 years and older who have not been previously vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Eligible for one dose of COVID-19 vaccine now. |
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*Infants and children age 6 months to 4 years old who have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
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Next dose recommended in fall 2024. May receive dose sooner if recommended by a health care provider. |
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*Infants and children age 6 months to 4 years old who have never before been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine or who have not finished their primary series.
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Eligible for a full primary series of COVID-19 vaccine. |
*Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised require one dose in addition to the number of doses stated above.
Why is it recommended that previously vaccinated individuals wait until the fall to receive their next dose of COVID-19 vaccine? The recommendations in Ontario match those by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Waiting until the fall for the next dose of COVID-19 vaccine will ensure maximum protection when peak circulation of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected.
Further vaccine recommendations will be available closer to fall 2024.
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 the public health unit in your area to ask where you can receive this vaccine.
- Individuals 12 years of age and older may receive the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible for a dose as listed above.
Date of creation: February 18, 2021
Last modified on: July 15, 2024
Last modified on: July 15, 2024