COVID-19 information for adults with 22q

Disclaimer: The following information pages are provided for educational purposes only. They are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you have questions or concerns, please discuss them with your doctor or healthcare provider.

Booking appointments for vaccination against COVID-19

First dose:

  • All Ontario residents 12 years of age or older are eligible to book an appointment to receive their first dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Second dose:

  • All Ontario residents 12 years of age or older can book an appointment for their second dose COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Your appointment for your second dose must be:
    • At least 8 weeks after your first dose of AstraZeneca
    • At least 28 days after your first dose of Moderna or Pfizer
  • Eligibility vary by region.

Getting a second dose from a different type of vaccine in Ontario

  • Individuals between 12 and 17 years old
    • The Pfizer vaccine is the only one that will be given to youth, as it is the only vaccine approved for this age group.
  • Individuals aged 18 years and older
    • If you had Moderna or Pfizer for your first dose you can safely take either Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose for strong protection against COVID-19.
    • If you had AstraZeneca for your first dose you can safely take either Moderna, Pfizer or AstraZeneca for your second dose for strong protection.
    • In the Greater Toronto Area, due to a delay in the delivery of the Pfizer vaccines, Moderna vaccines will be given to people 18 years of age and older.
    • Here is more information about the mixing of vaccines.

Please visit the websites below for more information and to book an appointment.

Guide to booking a COVID-19 vaccine in the GTA: Who, where and how
This 680 News webpage provides most up-to-date information regarding the locations and eligibilities for vaccination in:

  • City of Toronto
  • Peel Region
  • York Region
  • Halton Region
  • Durham Region

Ontario government’s COVID-19 vaccine website

  • All of Ontario

Need help?

If you need help booking a vaccination appointment, please call us at (416) 340-5145 or email us at 22q@uhn.ca.

Getting a ride to your vaccination appointment in Toronto.

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Information about COVID-19 Vaccines

The Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Astra Zeneca Oxford vaccines all give excellent protection against the COVID-19 disease.

None of these contain any live virus. They cannot cause disease. So they are safe for people with immune deficiencies, just as they are for everyone else in the general population.

Even for people who don’t make antibodies very well, the vaccine will help protect against the COVID-19 disease. If you have any concerns, please check with your doctor.

COVID-19 vaccine info for individual with 22q
COVID-19 vaccine info for individuals with diabetes (both Types 1 and 2)

Diabetes Canada recommends that individuals with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes receive the COVID-19 vaccination. People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious effects from a COVID infection and at increased risk of dying from a COVID infection, thus should actually be prioritized for receiving the vaccine. Thousands of people with diabetes were included in the original vaccine trials (Pfizer and Moderna) and did not experience major issues with the vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine info for everyone

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Symptoms

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 symptoms and treatment (Government of Canada website)

Self assessment (Government of Ontario website)

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How to avoid COVID-19

Although this disease has been spreading quickly around the world, there are a few things you can do to avoid catching it.

See also

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Getting tested for COVID-19 in Ontario

Concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19?

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Reliable resources for information on COVID-19

COVID-19 Information for individuals with 22q
COVID-19 Information for individuals with immunodeficiencies

Videos from the Immune Deficiency Foundation

COVID-19 Information for everyone

There is a lot of information on the Internet about the current pandemic, but not everything is accurate.

Please visit the following websites for the most up-to-date and reliable information:

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What to do for appointments at our Clinic

Please do not come to the Clinic if you have any of the symptoms. Depending on your situation, you may be able to have your appointment remotely.

Please see our section on Clinic operations and hospital restrictions during COVID-19.

Please note that Toronto General Hospital has a Universal Masking Policy.

  • Cloth masks are not permitted at UHN.
  • Everyone entering UHN must wear a medical mask. If you are wearing a mask from home, screening staff will give you a medical mask to wear instead.
  • UHN physicians and Nurse Practitioners are the only two healthcare providers who can approve a patient face mask exemption, and must provide exempt patients with a completed Face Mask Exemption Form. Please contact our Clinic at least 1 week before your appointment if you would like a mask exemption. Even with an exemption, you will be required to wear a face shield while at UHN which will be provided at our screening entrances. You will also receive a ‘mask exemption sticker’.

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Support and financial assistance

While there are support services and financial assistance available, we urge you to be very careful about possible scams. Please visit the Government of Canada’s Slam the scam website to learn how to protect yourself.

Support
Financial assistance

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