Vaccination clinics for COVID-19

This page will be updated frequently as new information becomes available.

Visit our COVID-19 page for information on symptoms, self-isolation, and where to get tested for COVID-19. We also report vaccination data for our area.

Protect yourself, get vaccinated!

To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, individuals born in 2009 and earlier should complete their COVID-19 vaccination series of two doses. Individuals should book an appointment, attend a walk-in, pop-up, or mobile clinic for their first or second dose as soon as possible.

Upcoming school year

With the new school year quickly approaching, youth born in 2009 and earlier, i.e. who are or who will turn 12 during the 2021 calendar year, should complete their COVID-19 vaccine series as soon as possible for protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Remember, individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose.

Learn who is currently eligible.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates, locations, and times

Appointments for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine are available throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. Walk-in, pop-up, and mobile clinics are also available (no appointment required). We are following Ontario Government’s three-phased vaccination plan (Government of Ontario). We have been working with partners across our service area to set up COVID-19 vaccine clinics that are accessible and inviting.

Check this section frequently for opportunities.

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Mobile clinics [expand]

No appointments are needed, and anyone born in 2009 and earlier can get their first or second dose, while supplies last.

Updates about locations, dates, and times will be shared on Public Health’s social channels and online as plans are confirmed. These clinics are for first or second doses and offer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Greater Sudbury

Lively

Thursday, September 16, Lively Seniors Complex, 20 Hill Road, Lively, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Chelmsford

Saturday, September 18, Johnny’s Transportation, 3450 ON-144, Chelmsford, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sudbury

Thursday, September 16, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Community Centre, 37 Reserve Road, Naughton, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, Shopper’s Drug Mart, 5118 Highway 69 North, Hanmer, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lacloche Foothills

Friday, September 17, Espanola Mall, 800 Centre Street, Espanola, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, September 17, RONA Sonnenburg Hardward LTD, 155 Sauble St. E, Massey, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Sudbury East

Saturday, September 18, St. Charles Food Market, 25 Main Street, St.Charles, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pop-up clinics [expand]

Appointments are not required for pop-up clinics. All COVID-19 safety precautions are in place at the clinics, as well as the required pre-screening and post-immunization monitoring. Additional pop-up clinic locations will be announced as soon as they are organized, sometimes on short notice. Check often as details will be posted on Public Health’s website and social media channels.

Greater Sudbury

Sudbury

Thursday, September 16, Cambrian College (gymnasium), 1400 Barrydowne Rd, Sudbury, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Friday, September 17, Inner-City Homes, 251 Elm Street, Sudbury, 12 to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Sunday, September 19, New Sudbury Centre (centre court), 1349 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, 12 to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Lively

Tuesday, September 21, Walden Kinsmen Hall, Lively, 11 am. to 6 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Dowling

Friday, September 24, Dowling Public Library and Citizen Service Centre, Dowling, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Appointment and walk-in clinics [expand]

Most of our clinics listed below offer appointments and also welcome walk-ins (no appointment required). If a clinic does not accept walk-ins, it is listed below as “appointment only”. If you do book an appointment, your appointment time will be honoured. Learn how to book an appointment.

We accept walk-ins up to 30 minutes before the clinic ends. If you choose to walk-in, please know there is a chance that we will not have enough vaccine to offer doses to everyone. Anyone with an appointment will have their dose reserved for them. We appreciate everyone’s patience. A reminder you must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

mRNA vaccines

If your first vaccine was an mRNA vaccine, you can get either mRNA vaccine for your second dose. All Public Health-led clinics offer mRNA vaccines. You can speak with the immunizer if you have any questions or concerns about the vaccine available to you at the clinic. The mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) planned for our clinics are listed below and subject to change based on vaccine availability.

Chapleau

Wednesday, September 22, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, September 29, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, October 6, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, October 13, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, October 20, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Greater Sudbury

Saturday, September 18, Carmichael Arena, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Monday, September 20, Carmichael Arena, 1 to 3 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Tuesday, September 21, Carmichael Arena, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Saturday, September 25, Carmichael Arena, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Monday, September 27, Carmichael Arena, 1 to 3 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Tuesday, September 28, Carmichael Arena, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Saturday, October 2, Carmichael Arena, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Monday, October 4, Carmichael Arena, 1 to 3 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Tuesday, October 5, Carmichael Arena, 3 to 8:30 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Saturday, October 9, Carmichael Arena, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
Monday, October 11, Carmichael Arena, 1 to 3 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Tuesday, October 12, Carmichael Arena, 3 to 8:30 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

Lacloche Foothills

Monday, September 20, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Espanola office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, September 22, Espanola Mall (storefront inside the mall), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech. Not at Public Health’s office.
Wednesday, September 22, Espanola Mall (storefront inside the mall). Appointment only, by phone. Please call 705.674.2299 (toll-free: 1.800.708.2505). mRNA vaccine: Moderna. Not at Public Health’s office.
Monday, September 27, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Espanola office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, September 29, Espanola Mall (storefront inside the mall), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech. Not at Public Health’s office.
Wednesday, September 29, Espanola Mall (storefront inside the mall). Appointment only, by phone. Please call 705.674.2299 (toll-free: 1.800.708.2505). mRNA vaccine: Moderna. Not at Public Health’s office.
Wednesday, October 6, Espanola Mall (storefront inside the mall), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech. Not at Public Health’s office.

Manitoulin Island

Monday, September 20, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Manitoulin office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Wednesday, September 22, Little Current Public School, 3:30 to 6 p.m. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Monday, September 27, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Manitoulin office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Sudbury East

Thursday, September 16, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Sudbury East office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Thursday, September 23, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Sudbury East office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.
Thursday, September 30, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Sudbury East office. Appointment only. mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNTech.

Eligibility criteria for Public Health walk-in clinics:

Anyone born in 2009 and earlier at clinics offering Pfizer-BioNTech, or anyone 18+ at clinics offering Moderna.
Anyone born in 2009 and earlier who received their first dose of vaccine more than 21 days ago (Pfizer-BioNTech) or 28 days ago (Moderna).
Anyone who received AstraZeneca 56 days ago (at least 8 weeks) and who wishes to receive an mRNA vaccine.

Learn more about who is currently eligible for their first or second doses.

Sensory-friendly clinics [expand]

mRNA vaccine offered: Pfizer-BioNTech (subject to change)

Individuals born in 2009 and earlier who are interested in receiving their first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine can call 705.674.2299 (toll-free 1.800.708.2505), between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week to book an appointment. There is NO online booking for this clinic.

We will dim the lighting in the clinic while maintaining and ensuring safety.
We will slow down the clinic pace, meaning less movement and more time for individual immunizations.
We will endeavour to keep the clinic noise to a minimum.
A private immunization station will be available if required.

Request a COVID-19 vaccine team

If you are a community organization, community leader, faith leader, employer, or event coordinator and have a group of people that may benefit from a mobile vaccination team, please reach out to Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 or by emailing PHSD_COVID-19@phsd.ca.

Based on the need, Public Health will work with organizations to assess the request to determine the feasibility and suitability of a mobile bus clinic, a pop-up clinic, or a mobile vaccination team for the location in question. Public Health will do its best to accommodate community requests as capacity and timing allow. This approach will help to further reduce barriers for residents and will provide convenient and accessible options for more people to receive their first or second dose.

How to book an appointment

Appointments can be booked online and by phone. Online booking is a simple and efficient process and helps reduce call volumes. Individuals can also help people who are eligible by booking an appointment on their behalf.

Book online

Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/

Book by phone

Call 705.674.2299 (toll-free: 1.800.708.2505), between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Public Health uses two separate systems to book appointments. Some appointments are available through online bookings, while others are available only by calling. If you choose to book online and do not find an appointment, please call us to see if other appointments might be available. By calling our Booking Centre, the agents are able to check all available appointments—those available online and those only available through calling.

Pharmacy and primary care

Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for pharmacy locations and booking information. Some primary care providers also offer vaccination against COVID-19.

Who can book an appointment?

First dose

Individuals born in 2009 and earlier can book an appointment or attend a walk-in clinic if available for a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine interchangeability

All vaccines provided in Ontario provide strong protection against COVID-19 and its variants. Interchanging vaccines is safe, effective, and enables more Ontarians to receive their second dose sooner. It is now more important than ever to get your second dose to complete your vaccine series as full vaccination offers the greatest protection.

Second dose

A two-dose vaccine series is important for everyone eligible. The Delta variant can spread more easily and is associated with higher rates of hospitalization, ICU admission and death. The COVID-19 vaccines are effective against Delta, however, there is evidence of reduced protection against symptomatic disease after one dose. This is why everyone who can should get two doses of the vaccine as soon as they are eligible.

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mRNA vaccine second doses

To ensure maximum protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, individuals born in 2009 and earlier are encouraged to get their second dose within the recommended time (minimum of 21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech or minimum of 28 days for Moderna).

Adults aged 18 and over

Individuals aged 18 and over are eligible to book an appointment or attend a walk-in, pop-up, or mobile clinic if available to receive their second dose.

Youth born in 2009 and earlier

Youth born in 2009 and earlier across Ontario who received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine more than 21 days ago are eligible to receive their second dose. Those who book online must pay attention to the age eligibility noted for clinics.

Additionally, youth (born in 2009 and earlier) in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts can attend a walk-in, pop-up, or mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic to receive their second dose, without an appointment. Youth are eligible for the walk-in, pop-up, or mobile clinics if their first dose was more than 21 days ago (for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine). The online booking system is restricted to dose intervals of 28 days or more.

Third dose for select populations

At this time, there are no third doses (boosters) of the COVID-19 vaccine for the general public in Ontario.

The Government of Ontario recommends a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine be offered to select vulnerable populations including those who are severely immunocompromised and elderly living in high-risk congregate living settings.

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Severely immunocompromised include:

Individuals receiving active treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy) for solid tumour or hematologic malignancies.
Recipients of solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy.
Recipients of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy).
Individuals with moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
Individuals with stage 3 or advanced untreated HIV infection and those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Individuals receiving active treatment with the following categories of immunosuppressive therapies:

Individuals undergoing active treatment with the following categories of immunosuppressive therapies:
- anti-B cell therapies (monoclonal antibodies targeting CD19, CD20 and CD22)
- high-dose systemic corticosteroids (refer to the CIG for suggested definition of high dose steroids)
- alkylating agents
- antimetabolites
- tumor-necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors
- other biologic agents that are significantly immunosuppressive.

Those who are severely immunocompromised should receive their third dose at least eight weeks following their second dose. Per the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and the Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations, the minimum interval should be no less than 28 days. Exact timing of third doses should be decided with treating providers to optimize immune response.

Health care providers will contact eligible individuals to provide a third dose or to provide individuals with a referral form to get their third dose. The referral form is required and must be brought with individuals to a clinic in order to get a third dose. In addition to health care providers’ offices and pharmacies, individuals can access a third dose at Public Health led vaccination clinics provided they have a completed referral form in hand.

Vulnerable elderly in high-risk congregate settings include:

Residents of long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes and elder care lodges

Elderly living in high-risk congregate settings can receive a third dose as early as five months after their second dose, or later.

Planning is also underway to move forward on third dose vaccination of vulnerable elderly adults in high-risk congregate settings. Residents will be notified of vaccination opportunities once eligible. Residents will receive their third dose in their residence, either by the home’s staff or through a mobile clinic offered by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

This item was last modified on September 16, 2021