COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada are a safe and effective tool for protecting you and your families from COVID-19. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. This can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 and make your symptoms milder if you do get it.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and why you should get vaccinated:

Getting your vaccination

We encourage Scarborough residents to get vaccinated to ensure the health and safety of our community.

SHN and several health and community partners have come together to provide Scarborough COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics.

Get details on our vaccine clinics, booking your appointment, pop-up community clinics, and who we are currently vaccinating.

Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine?

**Our VaxFacts clinic team can connect you with qualified doctors who area ready to talk, listen & help you get the facts.**

Book a one-to-one phone conversation with one of our doctors so that you can make an informed decision.

Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine?

**Our VaxFacts clinic team can connect you with qualified doctors who area ready to talk, listen & help you get the facts.**

Book a one-to-one phone conversation with one of our doctors so that you can make an informed decision.

Other resources

Physician Resources

Physician Vaccinator Manual – Scarborough Physicians COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation Committee

Stay safe

Continue to follow these recommendations from Toronto Public Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19, even after getting COVID-19 vaccinated:

Practice physical distancing (keep 6 feet or 2 metres from others).
Keep mask on when in the community.
Limit/avoid contact with others outside of your household.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please do not visit a Vaccine Clinic.

Learn more about COVID-19 testing

SHN’s required COVID-19 vaccination policy

To ensure we have the safest possible environment at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) to work and deliver care to our community, SHN’s updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy was launched on September 7, 2021. A key component of the policy and program requires all of our staff, medical staff, volunteers, and students/learners – including those who work from home – to be fully vaccinated (two doses, including 14 days since their second dose), with the exception of those who have an approved medical exemption. This policy is aligned with the Ministry of Health’s Directive #6.

As one of the hardest hit communities during this pandemic, and because of the proven effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is vital that SHN team members are protected by being fully vaccinated, and that we do our very best to protect our vulnerable patients who depend on us to provide a safe environment.