Vaccine clinic dates and times are only available based on vaccine supply. People should anticipate that it will take a number of weeks to complete the eligible groups.

Find your closest pharmacy to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Most pharmacies book appointments ahead of time and some allow walk-ins. Check with the pharmacy before you go. Ontario Link –  COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations

To book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, please visit this link: Renfrew County – COVID Vaccination Clinic Registration

A Weekly Extra Dose Sign-Up List has been created for residents who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and second doses for anyone who is 18 or older and has had their mRNA vaccine (Pfizer/Moderna) at least 28 days ago or their AstraZeneca vaccine at least 8 weeks ago.

Residents who have been unable to book a vaccine appointment due to high demand can add their name to a weekly list, which will allow residents to be called for last minute appointments that open at different clinics across RCD.

If you want your name on the list, you must sign up every Monday morning for the current week. This Weekly Extra Dose Sign-Up List is not in place of booking an appointment and everyone should continue to book appointments on the online booking system as they become available.

Vaccine clinic dates and times are only available based on vaccine supply. People should anticipate that it will take a number of weeks to complete the eligible groups.

Please monitor the Renfrew County – COVID Vaccination Clinic page link for more appointments.

Residents who have been unable to book a vaccine appointment due to high demand can add their name to the Weekly Extra Dose Sign-Up List, which will allow residents to be called for last minute appointments that open at different clinics across RCD. If you want your name on the list, you must sign up every Monday morning for the current week.

Effective June 21, 2021: 

• Residents in the general population aged 70 and over.
• High risk healthcare workers.
• Indigenous residents (on and off reserve) and non-Indigenous partners or household members.
• Any individuals who received their first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer/Moderna) on or before May 9, 2021.
• Anyone who received the AstraZeneca vaccine are also eligible to receive a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at an interval of eight to 12 weeks, with informed consent.

Residents are being asked to please register online with the Renfrew County – COVID Vaccination Clinic Registration Link, as this is the fastest way.

RCDHU Link: Your Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

RCDHU Link: Making an Informed Decision About Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine When AstraZeneca was Your First

Government of Ontario Link: COVID-19 vaccines: getting your second dose

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI Link): Interchangeability of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

Health Canada has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for youth ages 12-17.

Youth will have to be 12 years of age by the date of their appointment, and can have a support person with them at the clinics. For more information, visit the link to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccines for youth webpage here.

RCDHU Link – COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Youth (ages 12-17) 

Ministry of Health Link – COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Youth (age 12-17)

Ministry of Health Link – COVID-19 Vaccine Youth (Age 12-17) Consent Form

Ministry of Health Link – What youth need to know about their COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Pediatricians of Ontario Link – Is The COVID-19 Vaccine Safe For Kids? Ontario’s pediatricians answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Children’s COVID-19 Vaccine Table Supported by the Children’s Health Coalition Link – COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Youth Ages 12+ Frequently Asked Questions

You will receive your second dose at the location that you received your first location.

For those without internet or an email, RCDHU call centre staff are returning calls 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please leave only one message with your name and phone number. Due to high call volumes, it may take several days to return your call.

When calling RCDHU at 613-732-3629 or 1-800-267-1097 with COVID-19 related questions, you can now use the following extensions to direct your inquiry:

• To register or book a vaccination appointment for your first dose, dial 200.
• To register or book a vaccination appointment for your second dose, dial 201.
• To cancel or confirm a vaccination appointment, dial 202.
• For all other COVID-19 vaccination inquiries, dial 203.

Once you become eligible to register and book your vaccination appointment, you will always be eligible to register and book your vaccination appointment. Please visit: https://ncv.microsoft.com/LSSXOYBMLh to book your appointment over the booking system.

• Government of Ontario Link – COVID-19 Guidance for Prioritization of Phase 2 Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination (Apr 27, 2021)
• Government of Ontario Link – COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Special Populations (Mar 11, 2021)
• Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group (VCAG) Recommendations on Exceptions to Extended Dose Intervals for COVID-19 Vaccines (Mar 26, 2021)

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Individuals  

• COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Clinical Support Tool (Apr 16, 2021)
• COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Patient Decision-Making Tool (Apr 16, 2021)

RCDHU will be aligning the COVID-19 vaccination rollout as directed by the Ministry of Health and is working to ensure residents receive the vaccine as soon as they become eligible, and as the vaccine supply permits. Timelines will be set, and clinics scheduled based on vaccine availability. For the most up-to-date information on vaccine rollout in the coming months, stay tuned to Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Plan.

Health Canada has approved four vaccines for use in Canada to date:

• Pfizer-BioNTech – approved for individuals 12 years and older.
• Moderna – approved on December 23, 2020 for individuals 18 years and older.
• AstraZeneca – As of April 16, 2021, AstraZeneca vaccine is only available through pharmacy and primary care settings for those 40 years of age and older in Ontario. In alignment with updated National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) recommendations Ontario will not be using the AstraZeneca vaccine for individuals under 18, while the data are being reviewed by Health Canada. It would also be accurate to say that AstraZeneca is currently only available in limited parts of the province in public clinics, primary care and pharmacy settings.
• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – approved on March 05, 2021 for individuals who are 18 years of age and older.

Depending on vaccine availability, RCD residents could receive any of the approved vaccines. For further information, please see Health Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccines Webpage.

RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee Infographic

• RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout at a Glance Infographic (June 23, 2021)

RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee News Briefs

• COVID-19 Vaccine News Brief – Edition 18 (June 23, 2021)
• COVID-19 Vaccine News Brief – Edition 17 (June 16, 2021)
• COVID-19 Vaccine News Brief – Edition 16 (June 09, 2021)

RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee Media Releases

• Eligibility for Early Second Dose Expands (June 18, 2021)
• New Appointments Being Released While Eligibility for Weekly Extra Dose Sign-Up List Expands (June 16, 2021)
• If You Received AstraZeneca for Your First Dose – Here is What You Need to Know (June 14, 2021)
• How to Cancel COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments (June 14, 2021)

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Recommendations

Summary of NACI statement of June 17, 2021

Interchangeability of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines June 01, 2021

Extended dose intervals for COVID-19 vaccines to optimize early vaccine rollout and population protection in Canada in the context of limited vaccine supply

Summary of Extended Dose Intervals Statement of April 7, 2021

RCD Decision Tool – Did you receive AstraZeneca for your first dose? Here is what you need to know.

RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (June 16, 2021)

RCD COVID-19 Vaccination Community Clinic Video Walkthrough

RCDHU Webpage Link – Visit RCDHU’s Immunization page for more information

Government of Ontario Link – What you should know about the COVID-19 vaccines (Jan 29, 2021)

Government of Ontario Link – COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario

Government of Ontario Link – COVID-19 vaccine information sheet

Government of Ontario Link – COVID-19 vaccine safety

Government of Ontario Link – Getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario

Government of Ontario Link – What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Government of Ontario Link – After your COVID-19 vaccine

Government of Ontario Link – Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Government of Canada Link – What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for Canada

Government of Canada Link – Vaccines and treatments for COVID-19: Progress

Government of Canada Link – Vaccine development and approval in Canada infographic

Government of Canada Video Link – COVID-19: How vaccines are developed