Immunization (vaccination) clinic

Public Health offers immunization to:

individuals who do not have a health card
those who do not have a health care provider (in certain cases)
school-aged children who require immunizations for school and child care attendance during the immunization assessment period.

Public Health may offer special clinics and immunization opportunities to those at risk during community outbreaks.

Immunization services listed below are provided in Chapleau, Espanola, Greater Sudbury, and Manitoulin Island. Contact us for more information or to book an appointment.

If you have a health care provider

Please contact your provider for immunization services. You can also receive immunization services at certain walk-in clinics and pharmacies. Need help finding a provider? You can register with Health Care Connect (dial 811).

Our services

COVID-19 immunizations

Public Health offers appointments for COVID-19 immunizations to:

those aged 6 months to under 12 years old who are considered high-risk
those aged 12 years and older who are considered high-risk and do not have a health card

Please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and guidance.

Influenza immunizations (flu shots)

Public Health offers appointments for the influenza vaccine to:

those aged 6 months to 11 years old and their caregivers
those aged 12 years of age and older who do not have a health card

Routine immunizations

Public Health offers appointments for routine immunizations to:

those who do not have a health card

These vaccines are free for eligible individuals as part of Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program. Routine immunizations include:

School-based immunization clinics

Every year, public health nurses visit schools across the service area for school clinics to immunize students in Grade 7 against hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, and human papillomavirus (HPV). Consent forms and fact sheets are sent home with students at the beginning of the school year. Learn more about immunizations required to attend school and access the consent forms and fact sheets digitally.

Students who missed their school clinic can get their vaccines at a Public Health office. Contact us to book an appointment.

Immunizations for school and child care attendance

Each year, immunization records are reviewed to ensure that children and youth enrolled in licensed child care settings and schools have the vaccines that are required for attendance. Parents and guardians will be notified if Public Health is missing vaccine information for their child. Dedicated appointments are held for those who require vaccinations during the record review period.

When a child receives a vaccine outside of a Public Health clinic, the parent or guardian is responsible to report it to Public Health. Health care providers do not report this information to Public Health. You have several options to report your child’s vaccinations.

Sexual health immunizations

For more information about sexual health immunization services, please visit our sexual health clinic page or contact the sexual health clinic directly.

Travel immunizations

Public Health does not provide travel immunization services. Please contact your health care provider or a travel clinic two to three months before you travel.

Clinical services: Masks

If you are visiting our office locations for clinical services, you will need to wear a mask. Certain exceptions may apply (for example, based on age or medical circumstances). We encourage you to bring your own mask. If you don’t have a mask or forgot to bring yours, we will give you one for your appointment, supplies permitting.

This item was last modified on April 23, 2025