COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Booking Guidelines
Medical Associates of Port Perry is pleased to be included in the list of providers to offer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients. Appointments can be booked online by clicking the link below or by calling 905-985-2895 ext. 6070. We will not be accepting walk-ins at this time.
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Please review eligibility criteria prior to booking your
COVID-19 Vaccine appointment.
We are currently booking 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th dose COVID vaccines.
By Clicking the booking link, you
Online booking Notes:
Vaccine appointments will be provided by one of our nursing staff.
- You will receive a confirmation email when your booking is complete
- Please use only numbers when entering your Health Card Number – the version code (letters) are not necessary.
Eligibility Criteria for COVID-19 Vaccines
All residents age 5 +
- Effective, January 1, 2022, individuals must be 12 years old at time of vaccination to receive adult dose of Pfizer vaccine.
- Children 5 to 11-years old are eligible to receive the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine based on their birth date. Children must be at least 5 years of age at the time of immunization.
Eligibility Criteria for COVID-19 Vaccines
Third and Fourth doses (boosters)
The Ontario government has announced that the following populations are eligible for third dose COVID-19 vaccination with the vaccine product authorized for their age group. Please click on your group below to ensure you meet eligibility requirements.
Age-based eligibility
Who: Individuals 18 years of age and older (must be 18 years of age at the time of immunization).
Interval criteria: A minimum of 140 days after third dose. With informed consent, individuals may receive a fourth dose at a minimum of 84 days after their third (booster) dose.
First Nation, Inuit and Métis adults (must be 16 years of age or older at the time of immunization)
Who: First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and older.
Interval criteria: A minimum of 140 days after third dose. With informed consent, individuals may receive a fourth dose at a minimum of 84 days after their third (booster) dose.
Recipients of a viral vector vaccine or series
Who:
- Primary series completed with only viral vector vaccines
- Individuals who received two doses of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine
- Individuals who received one dose of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Interval criteria: A minimum of 84 days after the SECOND dose
How to receive vaccine: We are currently accepting appointment bookings for eligible patients using our online booking link above or by calling the office at 905-985-2895 ext. 6070. Many community pharmacies and the Durham Region Health Health Department are also offering appointments.
Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals due to medical condition
Who: Individuals 12 years of age or older (must be 12 years of age or older at time of immunization), and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Individuals receiving dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis).
- Individuals receiving active treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy) for solid tumour or hematologic malignancies. Active treatment includes patients who have completed treatment within 3 months.
- 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 HIV with prior AIDS defining illness or prior CD4 count ≤ 200/mm3 or prior CD4 fraction ≤ 15%
Fourth dose interval:
- Youth 12 to 17-years old: minimum 168 days following third dose is recommended and associated with a lower risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- With informed consent, youth 12 to 17-years old may receive a booster dose at a minimum of 84 days after completion of their second dose of a 3-dose primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
- Individuals 18 years and older: minimum 84 days following third dose.
How to receive vaccine: Before vaccination, these individuals should discuss their vaccine plans with their health care providers to check if it will affect their treatment.
- Book an appointment at a community immunization clinic by visiting durham.ca/VaccineAppointment or calling the call centre at 1-888-444-5113.
- Book an appointment at Lakeridge Health website https://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/newsandevents/covid19-vaccine-information.asp
Individuals receiving immunosuppressive medication
Who: Individuals 12 years of age or older (must be 12 years of age or older at time of immunization) and receiving 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, or tumor-necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and other biologic agents that are significantly immunosuppressive.
*Active treatment for patients receiving B-cell depleting therapy includes patients who have completed treatment within 12 months.
See Table 1: List of immunosuppressive medications
Fourth dose interval:
- Youth 12 to 17-years old: minimum 168 days following third dose is recommended and associated with a lower risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
- With informed consent, youth 12 to 17-years old may receive a booster dose at a minimum of 84 days after completion of their second dose of a 3-dose primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
- Individuals 18 years and older: minimum 84 days following third dose.
Proof of eligibility requirement: Verbally attest to receiving listed immunosuppressant medications or therapies.
How to receive vaccine: Before vaccination, these individuals should discuss their vaccine plans with their health care providers to check if it will affect their treatment.
Proof of eligibility requirements: Verbally attest to receiving listed immunosuppressant medications or therapies
- Book an appointment at a community immunization clinic by visiting durham.ca/VaccineAppointment or calling the call centre at 1-888-444-5113.
- Book an appointment at Lakeridge Health website https://www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca/en/newsandevents/covid19-vaccine-information.asp
- Pharmacies administering COVID-19 vaccine
- Primary care provider
The following is needed at the appointment:
- ID with date of birth and first/last name
- Prescription, pharmacy record, or medication bottle that includes the prescription name, their name and pharmacy’s contact information.
- Pharmacy records can be obtained by calling their pharmacy.
- If you bring the medication bottle, it should be in a clear, closed, plastic bag as some medication can be harmful to others and may require special handling.
Vulnerable older adults in congregate settings
Who: Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, elder care lodges, and older adults living in other congregate settings (e.g., assisted-living facilities, chronic care hospitals, naturally occurring congregate retirement settings/congregate senior’s apartment buildings, older adults living in congregate settings for people with developmental disabilities, mental health and addictions issues, etc.).
Fourth dose interval: Minimum 84 days following third dose.
Proof of eligibility requirement: Verbally attest to being a resident of a listed seniors congregate living setting.
How to receive vaccine:
- The Health Department is working with these facilities to coordinate vaccination of residents at their residence.
- Appointments can also be booked at a community immunization clinic by visiting durham.ca/VaccineAppointment or calling the call centre at 1-888-444-5113.