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COVID-19 Vaccines

Recommended wait times for booster doses.

If you have been ill with COVID-19, we recommend waiting 3 months (84 days) to allow for the best immune response before receiving your third or fourth booster.
The province of Ontario recommends a 5 month (140 days) wait time between third and fourth dose, with a minimum interval of 84 days

COVID-19 Clinics

KFL&A Public Health Clinics and walk-in hours

Capacity may be limited.

Cataraqui Centre - Kingston

Walk-in hours:

Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.)
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.)
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.)
Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.)

KFL&A Public Health Napanee Office

Walk-in hours:

Sunday and Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 to 1 p.m.)

Beechgrove Complex - Ages 12+

Walk-ins not available at this clinic. Please book an appointment.

Nuvaxovid Vaccine Bookings

Walk-ins not available at this clinic. Please book an appointment.

Mobile clinics

Capacity may be limited.

Mobile clinic locations and times
Date	Time	Address	Clinic Location
May 16	1 to 3:15 p.m.	Kingston Community Health Centre	236 Weller Avenue
May 17	10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Napanee Area Community Health Centre
May 17	3 to 6 p.m.	Flinton Recreation Hall	72 Edward Street, Flinton
May 17	3 to 5 p.m.	Bayridge Secondary School	Cafeteria
May 18	10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.	Frontenac Mall	Look for the bus between Sakura and Swiss Chalet
May 18	11:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.	W.J Henderson Community Centre	Front lobby
May 19	10 a.m. to 3:15 a.m.	362 Montreal Street	Look for the bus
May 19	1 to 3:15 p.m.	Rideau Heights Community Centre	Outside
May 20	10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.	85 Ontario St.	Look for the bus
May 24	1 to 3:15 p.m.	205 Rideau St.	Look for the bus
May 24	3:30 to 5:30 p.m.	Addington Highlands Community Centre	31 Central Street, Denbigh
May 25	10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.	Memorial Centre	Look for the bus
May 25	11:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m.	Kingston East Community Centre	Outside
May 26	10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.	362 Montreal Street	Look for the bus
May 26	1 to 3:30 p.m.	Trellis HIV and Community Care	844 Princess Street
May 27	10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.	Springer Market Square	Look for the bus
May 30	1 to 3:15 p.m.	Kingston Community Health Centre	236 Weller Avenue
May 31	12:30 to 5:30 p.m.	The Grace Centre	4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham

School-based clinics

Open to everyone who is eligible.

Bayridge Secondary School

Walk-in hours:

Tuesday, May 17 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School

Walk-in hours:

Tuesday, May 24 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Frontenac Secondary School

Walk-in hours:

Tuesday, May 31 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Specialized Children's COVID-19 immunization clinics

Children under the age of 18 who cannot receive immunizations safely at their doctor's office, an immunization clinic, or pharmacy due to anxiety disorders, needle phobia, or developmental and behavioural disorders can receive their immunizations at a specialized immunization clinic at Children’s Outpatient Clinic at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Please speak to your health care provider about making a referral to this clinic.

Pharmacy vaccine clinics

Appointments must be booked.

Participating local pharmacies

Vaccine eligibility and recommendations

Booking information for first and second doses

Individuals who received an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine as a first dose should wait 56 days before receiving a second dose.

Third dose eligibility

Third doses are available for those 12 to 17 who received their second dose at least 168 days ago, and for adults 18 years of age and older who have received their second dose 84 days ago.

An mRNA vaccine, Moderna or Pfizer, is recommended as the third dose unless an individual has an allergy to a component of the vaccine or has a history of a severe reaction to their first or second dose of mRNA vaccine.

Fourth dose eligibility

Fourth doses are available for those 60 years of age and older and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples 18 years of age and older, who received their third dose a minimum of 84 days ago. The province of Ontario recommends a 5 month (140 days) wait time between third and fourth dose.
If you have been ill with COVID-19, we recommend waiting 3 months (84 days) to allow for the best immune response before receiving your third or fourth booster.

Second booster dose for specific populations

Fifth doses (second booster doses) are now available for moderate-to-severely immunocompromised individuals 60 years of age or older, or indigenous persons 18 years of age or older (including non-indigenous household members) who received their fourth dose (first booster dose) a minimum of 84 days ago. The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends a five month (140 days) wait time between first and second booster doses.

Janssen vaccine

Due to the approval and availability of a safer and more effective product, Novovax Nuvaxovid Covid-19 vaccine, we no longer are providing the Janssen vaccine.
If you have concerns about mRNA vaccine and would prefer to receive the Novavax Nuvaxovid Covid-19 vaccine, phone our COVID-19 call centre at 613-549-1232 to be added to a wait list.

Nuvaxovid vaccine

Health Canada has approved the Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine as of February 17 and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has issued recommendations for its use.
The Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine is available as:
- A first and second dose primary series
- A first, second, and third dose primary series for those who are immunocompromised, with informed consent.
The Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine is not currently authorized for use as a booster dose (third or fourth dose) in Canada.
If you have concerns about mRNA vaccine and would prefer to receive Novavax vaccine, phone our COVID-19 call centre at 613-549-1232 to be added to a wait list.

Medicago vaccine

On February 24, Health Canada approved the Medicago COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 18 to 64.
KFL&A Public Health is waiting to receive further guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and supply details from the federal government.

Questions? Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ page

Resources

Vaccination appointment instructions

COVID-19 Vaccine consent form - KFL&A Public Health (Note: Printed copy is not required at the clinic)
COVID-19 Vaccine Children/Youth (Age 5 to 17) Consent Form (PDF) - Government of Ontario
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Children (5 to 11) (PDF) - Government of Ontario
Cataraqui Centre - 12 years of age or older pre-vaccine appointment instructions
Portsmouth Olympic Harbour - 12 years of age or older pre-vaccine appointment instructions
KFL&A Public Health Napanee Office - 12 years of age or older pre-vaccine appointment instructions
COVID-19 pre-screening form - Online or Print

Receipt of vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination - Government of Ontario - Download your receipt of vaccination (health card is required to access your receipt).

Confirmation and aftercare resources

Confirmation Form for mRNA Vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) - KFL&A Public Health

COVID-19 Vaccine After Care - Pfizer and Moderna - KFL&A Public Health