Flu and COVID vaccine clinics 2023

All clinic updates will be available at sunnybrook.ca/safht

NOTE: Booking link will be available one week before clinics start.

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)
Eligibility → Age 65+ and > 6 months of age who are at-risk
- see the City of Toronto's COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility and Doses and Ontario COVID Vaccine information for more information, eligibility and at-risk groups.
- Eligibility criteria may change by the time of the clinics. If so, we will adapt accordingly.
Timing → 6 months since your last COVID vaccine or COVID infection
Can receive at the same time as, or at any time before or after most other vaccines, except for the Imvamune vaccine for MPOX.

Age group	Vaccine available and dose
6 months to 4 years	Moderna 25mcg Primary series, never previously vaccinated – 2 doses, at least 4 weeks apart Booster Dose, previously vaccinated – 1 dose
5 to 11 years	Moderna 25mcg Primary Series or booster – 1 dose
12 and older	Moderna 50mcg Primary Series or booster – 1 dose

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.

NOTE: Booking link will be available one week before clinics start.

If you have any issues or questions, please send a message to infoatsafht@sunnybrook.ca.