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Toronto Public Health TPH is offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster for those eligible at its COVID-19 vaccination clinics this weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival TIFF and TTC Vax And Ride locations. The clinics are among the 86 mobile clinics offered by TPH between September 12 and September 18.COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available at the following upcoming events TIFF TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre 350 King St. W. Friday September 16 to Sunday September 18 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Vax And Ride is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursdays and Fridays September 16 22 and 23 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following TTC locationsBathurst StationIslington StationUnion StationYork University StationThe Vax And Ride clinics delivered more than 704 doses in its first week of operation. The Vax And Ride clinics continue for the next two weekends and can be found on Saturdays and Sundays September 17 18 24 and 25 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locationsJane StationSheppard West StationSt Clair West StationWarden StationTTC fare payment is not required to access Vax And Ride vaccination clinics. Face masks are required at the clinic sites.These family and youth friendly clinics will provide first and second doses as well as booster COVID-19 doses to eligible residents aged five and older on a walk-in basis with no appointments or a health card required. Pfizer and Moderna plus the new Moderna Spikevax Bivalent 50mcg COVID-19 vaccine will be available to those who meet the provincial eligibility criteria. More information is available on the City of Torontos COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Doses webpage.The bivalent booster made its debut at City-run immunization clinics this week for those eligible including residents aged 70 and older and people who are pregnant. Appointments for adults aged 18 and older start September 26 and are made through the provincial booking portal Opens in new window.A full list of clinic locations and hours is available on the Citys COVID-19 Where to Get Vaccinated webpage. Residents looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a participating pharmacy can use the provincial website Opens in new window to find the nearest location.All residents are encouraged to get their next dose of vaccine when they are eligible. As with vaccinations for other diseases people are protected best when their COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date. COVID-19 vaccinations have been scientifically proven to lower the risk of illness hospitalization and death while protecting people their loved ones and the community. A fall booster dose is recommended for all persons aged 18 and older regardless of previous doses. COVID-19 activity is expected to increase this fallwinter. The bivalent vaccine may better protect against Omicron variants and will provide additional protection this fall.Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canadas leading economic engine and one of the worlds most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America Toronto is a global leader in technology finance film music culture and innovation and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government residents and businesses. For more information visit the Citys website or follow us on Twitter Opens in new window Instagram Opens in new windowor Facebook Opens in new window.
