Flu and COVID vaccine clinics 2023
Important notices:
- Flu and COVID vaccine clinics are done for 2023
Getting the flu and COVID vaccines are the best ways to prevent the flu and COVID infection, and reduce the risk of complications.
This year, we are offering both the flu vaccine and COVID vaccines at our on-site clinics in Family Practice. All clinics are by appointment only.
If you are 65 years of age and over, and have already received your flu vaccine at the pharmacy, please let us know by sending an email to infoatsafht@sunnybrook.ca.
Who:
- Sunnybrook Family Practice (SAFHT) patients ONLY, 6 months of age and older
What vaccines:
Flu vaccines
|
Age group |
Vaccine available |
|---|---|
|
6 months to 64 years of age |
Quadrivalent flu vaccine, injection |
|
65 years of age and older |
High-dose Quadrivalent flu vaccine, injection |
COVID vaccine
- Moderna (SPIKEVAX XBB.1.5) vaccine (newest formulation as of Fall 2023)
- This is the only type of COVID vaccine we will have available at our clinics
- Eligibility → all patients over 6 months of age
- Appointments may be booked for any patient over 6 months of age, however Ministry of Health eligibility criteria may change by the dates of the clinics. If so, we will have to abide by their requirements. Note: Please check the website for any updates before arriving for your appointment.
- Check the Ontario COVID Vaccine information website to read the most up-to-date information about the vaccine and patient eligibility. Note: Some of this information may be outdated, but when new information is released by the Ministry of Health, it will be found on this page.
- Timing → 6 months since your last COVID vaccine
- The minimum interval is 3 months since your last COVID vaccine (a longer interval between COVID vaccine doses results in in a longer-lasting immune response and higher vaccine effectiveness)
- Can be administered at the same time as, or at any time before or after most other vaccines, except for the new Arexvy vaccine for RSV or Imvamune vaccine for MPOX.
|
Age group |
Vaccine available and dose |
|---|---|
|
6 months to 4 years |
Moderna XBB.1.5 25mcg:
|
|
5 to 11 years |
Moderna XBB.1.5 25mcg:
|
|
12 years and older |
Moderna XBB.1.5 50mcg:
|
When:
- Oct. 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Seniors only (Age 65+)
- Oct. 22, 2023, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - All ages (6 months and older)
- Oct. 26, 2023, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - All ages (6 months and older)
- Nov. 1, 2023, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - All ages (6 months and older)
Where:
- Family Practice, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, A-wing Room 100
- FREE PARKING at A-wing parking lot and M-wing Main Garage 1 lot (parking passes available at vaccine check-in)
How:
Vaccines will be given by appointment only. Schedule your flu and COVID vaccines online using the link below.
Important requirements:
- By appointment only – we will not accept drop-ins
- Healthcard – please have health cards for all patients receiving a vaccine
- Stay home if sick – If you or your child has symptoms like fever, cough, congestion, etc. please cancel your appointment
- Masks – Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask
- Bring your own snacks and drinks – we will not be providing these for safety reasons
- Entrance – A-wing entrance will be open and accessible for these clinics, as will M-wing main entrance to the hospital
- Parking – Free parking at A-wing entranceparking lot and M-wing Main Garage 1 lot during these clinics (passes available at vaccine check-in)
Please check the SAFHT website at sunnybrook.ca/safht before you arrive in case there are any changes due to any unforeseen circumstances.
If you have any questions or concerns about receiving either your flu or COVID vaccines, please contact your family doctor’s office to book an appointment to discuss them.
