Adult Immunizations

Vaccinations are important for people of all ages, not just children, because they provide the most effective protection against disease. Although we receive most vaccinations during childhood, we do not always gain lifelong immunity against all diseases. During adulthood we require booster shots to maintain our defenses against some diseases like tetanus (lockjaw) and diphtheria.

Visit the Government of Ontario's Adult Vaccination page to learn about what vaccines are recommended for adults and to determine if you are eligible for publicly funded vaccines.

Getting your shots

• Contact your healthcare provider or attend a walk-in clinic.
  
  
• Adults who are eligible for a publicly funded vaccine but do not have an Ontario health card or a healthcare provider can book an appointment at a Public Health Clinic.
  
  
• Appointments made with Public Health will be held at one of our Public Health clinic locations.

Some of the vaccines we offer are publicly funded or are offered on an assessment basis through the High-Risk Vaccine program, so they are free, while other vaccines require payment.
 
We don’t bill insurance companies directly, but we do provide a receipt for vaccines where payment is required.

Remember to always keep a record of any vaccines that you receive.

Resources

Vaccination for Adults

Ontario’s routine immunization schedule