Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program adds more appointments, and pop-up Moderna clinic at the West End Urgent Care Centre this holiday weekend

HAMILTON, ON - Due to expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and the arrival of supply, this afternoon, over 21,000 appointments have become available at Hamilton vaccination clinics. In addition, this coming holiday weekend, a mobile pop-up clinic has been organized at the West End Urgent Care Centre.

The Hamilton healthcare partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. We are pleased to announce that to date, we have administered approximately 256,887 doses of COVD-19 vaccine – with upwards of 50.2% of Hamiltonians over the age of 18 receiving a vaccine to date. Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program’s goal is to have 75% of Hamilton residents vaccinated on or before June 21.

This mobile vaccination clinic will be administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to those individuals aged 18+. Individuals must be aged 18+ at time of booking to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Moderna Mobile pop-up clinic details
Dates: May 22, 23 & 24, 2021
Location: West End Urgent Care Centre, 690 Main Street West
These are all by-appointment only clinics, walk-ins are not permitted.

Please note, the mobile team will be at this location on this weekend only and then will move onto another location. The mobile vaccination team will return for scheduled second dose appointments.

Booking an appointment

Members of the public can access the Provincial online booking portal found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial hotline at 1-888-999-6488.

Available appointments are expected to fill quickly, more appointments will continue to become available as supply is received in Hamilton. In time, all eligible and interested individuals will have the opportunity to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Members of the community are encouraged to check back often for availability.

For those who do not have access to the internet or a computer, or do not have a valid Ontario photo health card, please call the Public Health Services COVID-19 Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7 to book an appointment. Due to potential call volumes expected at the call centre, the City of Hamilton encourages everyone to self-register online if able to so, it's the quickest process to get an appointment. The hotline is trying to focus on those without health cards and those without computer access.

In an effort to use existing resources, the West End Assessment & Testing Centre will be closed from May 22-24, 2021.  More information about COVID-19 testing and assessment centre locations and how to book a testing appointment can be found at www.hamilton.ca/COVIDtesting. 

Quick Facts

• Second doses for the COVID-19 vaccine have been extended to a 16-week interval by the Provincial Government.
• All vaccination planning is based on and contingent on available COVID-19 vaccine supply.
• It is vital that members of the public, even those who have been vaccinated, ensure that public health measures still be practiced until it is safe and said to be safe by the health professionals in all levels of government.  Public health measures include:  
  • stay home if you are feeling unwell
  • get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with a confirmed positive case of COVID-19
  • limit gatherings to only members of your immediate household
  • maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet or 2 meters from others outside of your immediate household
  • wear a mask or face covering indoors and outdoors when not able to maintain physical distancing
  • wash hands frequently

Additional Resources

• Read COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Expanding to Ontarians 18+ Ahead of Schedule
• Read more about Ontario’s COVID vaccination program
• Learn more about the This is Our Shot initiative and campaign
• www.hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines
• www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus
• covid-19.ontario.ca
• Public Health Services’ COVID-19 Hotline: 905-974-9848 or [email protected]