We will share when COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available and who is eligible to book appointments.
Please do not contact KFL&A Public Health for information on vaccine appointments or clinic hours.
The Ministry of Health provides detailed guidance for the Prioritization of Phase 2 Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination. KFL&A Public Health is working with many partners in our community to provide vaccines through a variety of immunization clinics to meet these eligibility priorities. We are continuing to vaccinate those in Phase 1 categories as Phase 2 begins.
Please understand Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out encompasses large groups of people.
There are no areas within the KFL&A region that are considered provincial hot spots. The age eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines remains 60 years of age and older.
Currently we are booking only the first groups in Phase 2:
Kingston Health Sciences Centre will be contacting eligible people with health conditions in the highest risk category to book appointments directly. We are working to refine this process and you can expect to hear from KHSC before the end of April. Please check back here regularly for updates and additional booking information.
Highest risk health conditions include:
Other groups that will become eligible to receive vaccines as part of Phase Two of the Ontario immunization program include:
KFL&A Public Health is developing booking links for these Phase Two groups as vaccines become available in our region. Please check back frequently for information and updates.
KFL&A Public Health is working with primary health care providers in our region to immunize people with specific health conditions which make them at high-risk or at-risk. Primary care providers (e.g., family physicians, nurse practitioners) know who their patients are and how best to reach them. In many instances, one essential caregiver is also eligible. An essential caregiver is someone providing direct, frequent and sustained in person personal care or assistance with activities of daily living to the individual. Please be patient as we work with primary care to support vaccinating people with specific health conditions in the high and at-risk groups.
KFL&A Public Health is working with School Boards and other sectors to develop immunization plans to reach certain workers who cannot work from home.
We will be updating this page regularly to accommodate booking appointments to match how much vaccine our region receives from the province each week.
Please do not contact KFL&A Public Health for information on vaccine appointments or clinic hours.
Please read the following clinic options to determine which vaccine clinic best fits your eligibility and needs. If you do not see appointments for the clinic site that is closest to you, we encourage you to select another site in our region.
Eligibility may differ across health unit regions due to several factors and limited vaccine supply. If you are not listed on our website or have not received official KFL&A Public Health communication (e.g., via your employer or primary care provider), please do not book an appointment.
Booking online using the provincial online vaccine booking tool offers the fastest access to available clinic appointments. At this time only adults 60 years of age and older (born 1961 or earlier) are eligible.
We know everyone is eager to receive the vaccine, but we are asking those not yet eligible to avoid accessing the booking tool or calling the service desk.
Book a COVID-19 Vaccination appointment
Call 1-888-999-6488, open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. if you require assistance with booking or have questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
Find a list of local pharmacies by visiting the Government of Ontario website:
Participating pharmacy clinics
Book an Indigenous Peoples appointment
You can book an appointment for health care workers and registered caregivers in Kingston or Napanee: Health care workers and registered caregivers - Kingston
Health care workers and registered caregivers - Napanee
We are compiling a list of local adult residents who are homebound and interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but are unable to attend a vaccination clinic.
If you or someone you care for are unable to leave home due to illness or injury, please complete the homebound recruitment survey to join a waiting list for a vaccination appointment at home. More information about timelines can be found within the survey.
Below is a booking list of eligible Phase 2 categories:
This category includes people who reside or work, or who are an essential caregiver of a person who lives in these settings. Appointments can be booked in Kingston and Napanee:
High-risk congregate living setting - Kingston
High-risk congregate living setting - Napanee
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The standby list will be renewed daily to ensure individuals are available each day, eligible for a vaccine, and can get to their chosen clinic site within 20 minutes of receiving a call. The standby list is only for those individuals who are eligible and have not received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Select a clinic location to be placed on the standby list for today.
* The standby lists are cleared at the end of each day.
What if I can not book online or have questions about booking? |
If you require assistance with booking or still have a red and white health card, call the provincial customer service desk at 1-888-999-6488; line is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please do not call KFL&A Public Health’s main line to book an appointment. If you do not have a health card, phone number, or email address, please call 343-477-0172; line is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Can someone book on my behalf? |
Yes, a trusted family member or friend can assist you. The online vaccine booking tool allows for someone to book your vaccination appointments on your behalf. To book your appointments, the person booking on your behalf will need your:
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How can I register if I don't have a health card? |
You do not need an Ontario health card to receive the vaccine. The provincial booking tool requires the green photo health (OHIP) card as a form of authentication when booking. Both the numbers on the front and back of the card are required. An expired health card can be used to create a vaccination appointment through this online tool. Individuals who have a red and white health card will need to call the provincial call centre to book their appointment. Call: 1-888-999-6488, open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you do not have a health card, you will be directed to your local public health unit to validate your identity. Once your identity and eligibility are confirmed, the public health unit will provide you with a booking ID which can then be used to book an appointment online using the provincial booking tool, or through the call centre. KFL&A residents can call 343-477-0172, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Can I choose the date and time of my appointment? |
Yes. The online vaccine booking tool allows you to see all available dates and times under each clinic location. You are free to select whichever appointment fits your schedule. |
What if you are unable to attend the appointment? Is there a cancellation or rescheduling option? |
Yes, it is possible to reschedule or cancel a vaccine booking appointment. You can reschedule your appointment online or through the call centre. This will automatically cancel any previous scheduled appointments. You can cancel your appointments altogether through the call centre. We will offer an option to cancel altogether or rebook second dose in future releases. |
Who can answer my questions about vaccine safety? |
For questions on COVID-19 vaccines, call 1-888-999-6488; line is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please do not call KFL&A Public Health’s main line for information on vaccines. If you have any health concerns, it is always best to speak with your health care provider. |
What to expect at the vaccine clinic? |
Only individuals who are eligible and who have booked an appointment will get their vaccine at the clinic. You will be turned away from the clinic if your age group is not eligible. Be prepared for your appointment:
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You can expect a typical appointment to last 30 to 45 minutes. As you travel through your appointment, the clinic may be divided into multiple zones to allow for physical distancing measures to be maintained in the space.
Print and complete the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Screening Questions. Bring your completed form to your appointment.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan for KFL&A Region |
Phase 1 – Immediate priorityStaff and essential caregivers in long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes and First Nations elder care homes, and any residents of these settings that have not yet received a first dose of vaccine; alternative level of care patients in hospitals who have a confirmed admission to a long-term care home, retirement home or other congregate care home for seniors; highest priority health care workers, followed by very high priority health care workers, in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s guidance on Health Care Worker Prioritization; and Indigenous adults in northern remote and higher risk communities (including on-reserve and urban communities). Phase 1 – Next priorityAdults 80 years of age and older. Staff, residents and caregivers in retirement homes and other congregate care settings for seniors (e.g., assisted living); health care workers in the high priority level, and in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s guidance on Health Care Worker Prioritization; all Indigenous adults; and adult recipients of chronic home care. Phase 2Older adults
Individuals with Health ConditionsHighest-Risk Health Conditions:
High-Risk Health Conditions:
At-Risk Health Conditions:
High-Risk Congregate Living SettingsHigh-Risk Congregate living settings include:
Essential workers who cannot work from homeFirst Group of Essential Workers Who Cannot Work from Home
Second Group of Essential Workers Who Cannot Work from Home
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