News

Stay Protected! COVID-19 Vaccines Available in EOHU Region

2025-10-31

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is encouraging the public to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccines, which are available across the province as of October 27. Individuals who wish to receive their vaccine can contact their healthcare provider, visit their local pharmacy, or book an appointment through the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling 1-833-943-3900.

The vaccine will be available for everyone aged 6 months and over. The EOHU will be offering the vaccine by appointment to children 6 months to under 5 years of age and their families. The EOHU will also offer the vaccine to individuals who are most at risk for severe disease due to medical conditions and cannot receive their vaccine at a pharmacy or through a primary healthcare provider.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against the latest Omicron subvariants that are currently circulating in the community. The new vaccine formulation generates a stronger immune response to more recent variants. It is recommended that eligible individuals aged 6 months and over receive the vaccine regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination history.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Important to Prevent Serious Illness

“As COVID-19 is now one of the normally circulating viruses in the community, I encourage everyone to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine as it will help prevent infections and protect against severe illness,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the EOHU. “Receiving the latest COVID-19 vaccine is an important step in keeping our community healthy this respiratory illness season.”

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to receive it, visit EOHU.ca/covid-19.