Getting the Vaccine.
Safe and effective vaccines will help protect us against COVID-19. Learn about them and when they will be available in Ontario for you and your family.
Ontario has started to roll out its three-phased vaccine distribution implementation plan.
Ontario is adjusting their vaccination plan in response to Pfizer-BioNTech shipment delays. Learn more about the actions Ontario is taking.
Adjusting the vaccination plan
Vaccine Ingredients and How They Work
Read more information on vaccines and vaccine authorization updates from the Government of Canada.
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Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect you and those around you from serious illnesses like COVID-19.
Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. This can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 and make your symptoms milder if you do get it.
Ontario and Canada's supply will not arrive all at once, so distribution will happen in stages. The goal is for everyone is to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination if they want one, as soon as enough doses are available from manufacturers.
COVID-19 can be a deadly disease. You can take actions to help stop the spread:
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Only travel if it’s essential, and isolate for 14 days if you do.
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Stay home – save lives and don’t put others at risk.
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Practise physical distancing – stay 2 metres away from anyone who is not in your household.
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Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.
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Learn about face coverings – how to use, clean and dispose of.
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Get the facts about COVID-19 – basics, symptoms and treatment.
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Get sector-specific resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace
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Updates and resources from Public Health Ontario.
