Where to Get Vaccinated
You can get most publicly funded (free) vaccines from your health care provider. If you don't have a health care provider, see doctors accepting new patients and walk-in clinics.
The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine are available across Niagara at participating family doctor's offices, walk-in clinics and pharmacies (for individuals two years of age or over).
Children under two years of age can get their flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine at a Public Health clinic.
Public Health clinics
Niagara Region Public Health offers publicly funded (free) vaccines by appointment for residents of all ages across Niagara.
Locations
Clinic dates and hours vary by location. Locations include:
- Fort Erie - Public Health office
- Niagara Falls - Canada One Outlet Mall (beside Couture Parfums)
- Niagara Falls - Public Health office
- St. Catharines / Thorold - Public Health office
- Welland - Public Health office
Public Health also offers school-based vaccination clinics at participating schools for eligible students. Parents and legal guardians are notified about these clinics through their child’s school.
Walk-in information for COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine is available by walk-in or appointment. All other vaccines are by appointment only. Learn how to book an appointment.
COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic dates
Walk-ins may be accommodated when possible from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Walk-ins may have a wait.
Welland - Public Health Office
- Wednesday, April 3
Niagara Falls - Canada One Outlet Mall (beside Couture Parfums)
- Wednesday, April 10
- Friday, April 12
Extended eligibility
Eligibility for the Shingles vaccine has been extended until Dec. 31, 2024.
Students who missed their opportunity to receive the Grade 7 vaccines may still be eligible for any missed doses. For questions, contact the vaccine team.
Vaccines offered
Free vaccines are available to eligible individuals for:
- COVID-19 (during flu season, individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccine at a Public Health clinic can choose to receive a flu shot at the same time)
- Diphtheria
- Flu shot (for children under two years of age or anyone getting a COVID-19 vaccine at a Public Health clinic during flu season)
- Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib)
- Hepatitis A (for individuals one year of age and older who meet the high-risk eligibility only)
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Measles
- Multicomponent Meningococcal B (for individuals two months to 17 years who meet the high-risk eligibility only)
- Meningococcal-C-ACYW and Meningococcal-C-C
- Mpox - learn about Mpox eligibility
- Mumps
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Pneumococcal-C-13
- Pneumococcal-P-23
- Polio
- Rotavirus
- Rubella (German measles)
- Shingles
- Tetanus (lock jaw)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
The RSV vaccine is not offered in our community-based clinics. Learn about RSV vaccine eligibility and how to get the vaccine if you're 60 years of age and older.
About your appointment
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Booking an appointment
Before you book
Follow these steps even if vaccines were received outside of Canada.
1. Check if your child's immunizations are up-to-date. If unsure, talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, nurse practitioner) or contact the vaccine team at Public Health.
2. Report all vaccinations received from your health care provider or out of province to Public Health. To report your child's immunization record:- Submit online using Immunization Connect
- Call 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7425
- Fax the immunization record, such as a yellow card, to 905-688-8225
- Email the Vaccine Team
Communication through email is not secure or protected. There is a possibility that information you include in the email can be intercepted in transmission or misdirected. Niagara Region Public Health cannot guarantee security with emails and will not send emails that include your personal health information.
To book an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine
Visit the Provincial COVID-19 vaccination portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
To book an appointment for other vaccines
Call Niagara Region Public Health at 905-688-8248 ext. 7425, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you speak a language other than English, call us and let us know the language you speak or the country you are from. We will add an interpreter to the phone call to translate.
- Appointments will be booked on a first come basis
- Appointments are booked in advance of selected clinic date
- If you're calling after hours, this extension doesn't take messages. We encourage you to call back during business hours.
- Stay home if you're sick
Postpone your vaccination until:
- You have no fever, without the use of fever reducing medication and
- Your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours or 48 hours if you have nausea, vomiting and / or diarrhea and
- You have not developed any new symptoms
- If you can't attend your appointment
For COVID-19 vaccine
To cancel or reschedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, use the Provincial COVID-19 vaccination portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
For all other vaccines
All other vaccine appointments can be rescheduled or cancelled by calling the Vaccine Team at 905-688-8248 ext. 7425.
- Getting ready for your vaccination
Before going for your vaccine
- Take any regular medication
- Eat before coming to the vaccination clinic to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated
- Wear a loose fitting short sleeve t-shirt
What to bring
- Green health card. You can still get vaccinated if you don't have a health card.
- Immunization record. It will be used to assess which vaccines may be required and to record ones given at the clinic.
- Cellphone, book or music to help with the vaccination experience. Learn about how to increase comfort using the CARD system (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract)
- Attending the appointment
Before your appointment
- Plan to arrive five minutes before the appointment. Please don't arrive any earlier.
At your appointment
- Parking is free for visitors
- Review the screening poster at the clinic entrance and tell staff if you're feeling unwell
After your appointment
- After receiving vaccine(s), there will be a 15-minute waiting period
Get fee for service vaccines
Some vaccines are only available by paying a fee, such as those needed for post-secondary education, work or travel. You can get these vaccines from:
- Health care providers
- Walk-in clinics
- Participating pharmacies, with a prescription as needed
- Yellow fever vaccination centres
Use the Province of Ontario's smart search tool to find health services for you and your family.
Travel advice
See travel advice and advisories by destination.
Visit a health care professional or a travel health clinic two to three months before you travel to review your vaccination history and assess your health care needs.
If you're looking for a specific vaccine(s), call ahead to see if it's available. If you plan to visit a pharmacy to get vaccinated, find out if you need a prescription.