COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccine Information
Approved Vaccines
Carleton Vaccine Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions

Vaccine Information

Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect you and those around you from COVID-19.

Protect yourself and the Carleton community from COVID-19 by getting vaccinated as soon as you are able.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested during their development and carefully reviewed by Health Canada experts. Only vaccines that are proven to be safe, effective and of high quality are authorized for use in Canada.

Vaccines are proven to significantly reduce the chance of contracting, spreading, and suffering severe symptoms of COVID-19. Your symptoms will be milder if you do contract COVID-19 after vaccination.

The vaccines are a safe and effective way to help us safely return to regular life – including in-person classes, indoor sports, and visits with friends and family.

Learn more about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, how they work and possible side effects by visiting Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine safety website.

Approved Vaccines

After independent and thorough scientific reviews for safety, efficacy and quality, Health Canada has approved four vaccines for use in Canada:

Pfizer-BioNTech – approved on December 9, 2020
Moderna – approved on December 23, 2020
AstraZeneca – approved on February 26, 2021 (first doses are paused by the Government of Ontario out of an abundance of caution)
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – approved on March 5, 2021

Understanding how COVID-19 vaccines are approved, how they work and possible side effects is important. Learn more by visiting Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine safety website.

Carleton Vaccine Clinic

Carleton’s Health and Counselling Services (HCS) is now able to book appointments for second-dose mRNA (Moderna) vaccines for eligible people ages 18 or older. To facilitate the administration of these vaccines, members of the Carleton community are asked to book an appointment for one of the available dates and times.

To book an appointment, you must be:

aged 18 or older at the time of injection
a Carleton employee, student or approved contractor
eligible for the second vaccine dose (28 days after your first dose of an mRNA vaccine or 8 weeks after your first dose AstraZeneca vaccine).

Please note that you can book your second dose appointment at HCS even if your first dose was administered elsewhere.

After booking your appointment online, you will receive a confirmation email for the date and time of your vaccine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Carleton require proof of vaccination for campus access?

At this time, vaccination is not mandatory for accessing the Carleton University campus. Any decision on mandatory vaccination will be made in compliance with recommendations and guidelines from the province and Ottawa Public Health officials. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has stated that mandatory vaccination in Ontario is not necessary at this point.

We strongly encourage all students and members of the Carleton community to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

What vaccines are recognized in Canada?

Health Canada has approved four vaccines for use in Canada:

Pfizer-BioNTech – approved on December 9, 2020
Moderna – approved on December 23, 2020
AstraZeneca – approved on February 26, 2021
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – approved on March 5, 2021

How do I book a vaccine appointment in Ottawa?

You can book a vaccine appointment through the Government of Ontario’s vaccine booking system, by calling the provincial hotline at 1-833-943-3900 or by calling Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744.

Carleton’s Health and Counselling Services will be able to provide Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics based on vaccine allocations and supply from Ottawa Public Health. For more information regarding COVID-Vaccination Clinics, please visit the Health and Counselling Services website.

Is Carleton able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine?

Do I still need to wear a mask after I’ve been fully vaccinated?: Yes. At this time, you are required to continue following all public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including wearing a mask, keeping a distance of two metres from others, and washing your hands.

I have had one dose of the vaccine. Is that enough?

Two doses deliver stronger protection against COVID-19. It is important to receive both doses of the vaccine to complete the vaccine series. The protection offered by the first dose helps your body build immunity and the second dose boosts your immunity.

Getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and completing the full course of vaccination further reduces your risk of being hospitalized as a result of COVID-19.

Where can I get more information on COVID-19 vaccines?

COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective way to help us safely return to regular life – including in-person classes, indoor sports, and visits with friends and family.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please see the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Fact Sheet (PDF, 102KB). You can also learn more by visiting Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine safety website and the Government of Canada’s facts about COVID-19 vaccines website.

Will students living in residence require vaccination?

At this time, vaccination is not mandatory for students living in residence. Any decision on mandatory vaccination will be made in compliance with recommendations and guidelines from the province and Ottawa Public Health officials. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has stated that mandatory vaccination in Ontario is not necessary at this point.

We strongly encourage all students and members of the Carleton community to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

For more information on residence information for Fall 2021, please visit our Residence COVID-19 FAQs.

I received my first vaccine dose in another province. Can I get my second dose in Ottawa?: Yes, you will be able to receive your second vaccine dose in Ottawa.

I don’t have an OHIP card. How can I get a vaccine?

You can call the provincial hotline at 1-833-943-3900 or Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744.

You can also contact Health and Counselling Services to make an appointment, subject to the availability of vaccines.

International students currently in Ottawa should contact Ottawa Public Health by calling 613-580-6744 to book an appointment. Once booked, you will be instructed on what pieces of identification (IDs) you will need to bring to the appointment. For students with the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), Sunlife is advising that you bring your UHIP card, 3 pieces of ID and proof of your address in Canada).

The postal code associated with my OHIP card is different from my address in Ottawa. Will this impact my ability to get a vaccine?: You will still be able to get a vaccine. Call the provincial hotline 1-833-943-3900 to book an appointment.

I am an international student and have questions about COVID-19 vaccines and travel to Canada. Who do I contact?: For more information and specific FAQs on COVID-19 vaccines for international students please visit International Student Services Office (ISSO) website.

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