The Ontario Ministry of Education today announced plans to provide greater access for education and child care staff to receive third doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and to promote continued vaccination for all eligible students.
Third booster doses provide an increased level of protection for people against severe outcomes.
Please see the strategy below for some highlights and important information.
Please see the strategy below for some highlights and important information. More region specific information will be forthcoming shortly as well.
Details on how to access a third dose are as follows:
Accelerated Access for Education and Child Care Staff
Starting January 7th, the provincial mass vaccination clinic, at the International Centre located at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, will support accelerated access for education and child care staff. Education staff eligible to book vaccination appointments include the following school board staff or student transportation partners. Examples include: educators, custodial staff, administrative staff, and school bus drivers.
The vaccination clinic is open seven days a week from 10a.m. to 8p.m. with specific appointments being made available for education staff from 4:30p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Education staff are invited to schedule their appointment through the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line number at 1-833-943-3900.
Staff may be asked identifying questions, such as the school or child care centre in which they work, and/or their school board. General inquiries can also be answered at the same number or by visiting How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for more information.
More region-specific information will be forthcoming shortly as well.
To book your vaccine:
- Call the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900. Staff may be asked identifying questions, such as the school or child care centre in which they work, and/or their school board.
- Print and bring this message (from your WCDSB Outlook account) and proof of employment, such as a pay stub or ID badge, to the appointment as you may be asked to present this.
Public Health Unit (PHU) Led Vaccinations for Education and Child Care Staff
Additionally, Ontario is working with all public health units (PHUs) to plan and provide access to third doses for education and child care staff. Local PHUs will provide further information on how vaccines can be accessed in their communities.
We will have more information about dedicated sites and preferred locations for our WCDSB staff shortly.
Visit How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for more information on other ways to access a COVID-19 vaccine.
How to Book Earlier Appointments
If staff have already booked an appointment for a later date, they are encouraged to frequently check the provincial booking system for earlier appointments that become available.
Vaccine Disclosure Policy – Third Booster Doses
School boards will be expected to report aggregated and depersonalized statistical information regarding third booster dose coverage for individuals covered by the vaccine disclosure policy. At this time, booster dose information will be collected for informational purposes only, as the definition of “fully vaccinated” has not been expanded to include third booster doses.
