Pregnant women in Ontario can now sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Minister Christine Elliot says the decision was made in response to emerging data on the increased risk of severe illness for pregnant women.
They are eligible to register for vaccination appointments under the highest risk health conditions in the Phase 2 prioritization guidance, starting today.
Pregnant individuals are eligible to receive their vaccine through Public Health Unit (PHU) immunization clinics by booking an appointment through the provincial call centre at 1-888-999-6488.
Pregnant individuals who are in a PHU not using the provincial booking system will be directed to their local PHU to book an appointment.
Please see the COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Special Populations for details on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant individuals.
As of April 23, all pregnant individuals can register for #COVID19 vaccination appointments under the “highest risk” health conditions in Phase Two of the province’s vaccine rollout. pic.twitter.com/hS6jL4E84y
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) April 23, 2021