Book your COVID-19 and flu vaccination appointment

Appointments for individuals aged 6 months and older

The vaccines are available to individuals aged 6 months and older.

Refer to the chart above for dose availability.

Find out more about the vaccine for children:

• Information sheet for parents with children who are afraid of needles.

• Impacts of COVID-19 on children and youth.

Communities

Whitehorse

Appointment hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Location: Whitehorse Health Centre - NVD Place Mall (4201 4th Avenue).
Walk-ins may be accommodated whenever possible. 

We are transitioning to a new booking system. Take note of the dates when booking your appointment.

For appointments up to December 11:

Book your COVID-19 and flu vaccines

 

For appointments from December 12:

Book your COVID-19 and flu vaccines

 

Communities outside of Whitehorse

Contact your local health centre to book your appointment or for further information regarding immunization and upcoming Influenza and COVID-19 clinics.

Pharmacies

You can book your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the following pharmacies:

Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy

For COVID-19 and flu vaccines: Book your vaccine appointment 

 

Superstore pharmacy (aged 5 and older)

For COVID-19 and flu vaccines: Book your vaccine appointment 

 

Save-on-foods pharmacy (aged 12 and older)

For COVID-19 and flu vaccines: Book your vaccine appointment 

Guide to booking, rescheduling and cancelling appointments up to December 11, 2023

How do you book an appointment?

1. Click the button under "For appointments up to December 11".
2. You will be directed to a CANImmunize page. Please read the instructions carefully.
3. Scroll down to a section titled "Select Appointment".
4. Select the your preferred date and time from the appointment times displayed.
5. To view more available times, click on the "View More Availabilities" button and then select your preferred time.
6. Enter your contact information which includes:
   • first and last name;
   • date of birth;
   • health care card type and number;
   • email address; and
   • phone number.
7. Click "Confirm Appointment".
8. You will be taken to an 'appointment confirmation' page.
9. You will receive a confirmation email if you input an email address in step 6.

How do you reschedule an appointment?

1. You will receive a confirmation email if you provided an email address.
2. Go to the confirmation email in your email inbox  and click the "Reschedule" button.
3. You will be taken to a new page. On this page click the "Reschedule" button.
4. Select your preferred date and time for your appointment.
5. A pop-up message will appear asking you if you are sure you want to reschedule. Click "Confirm".
6. You will receive an "Appointment Rescheduled" confirmation email.

Note: 

• If you booked an appointment on the phone and you are outside of Whitehorse, contact your local health centre.
• If you did not provide an email, phone 867-332-6754 for assistance.

How do you cancel an appointment?

1. You will receive a confirmation email if you provided an email address.
2. Go to the confirmation email in your email inbox  and click the "Cancel or reschedule my appointment" button.
3. You will be taken to a new page. On this page click the "Cancel Appointment" button.
4. A pop-up message will appear asking you if you are sure you want to cancel. Click "Confirm".
5. You will receive an "Appointment cancellation" email.

Note: 

• If you booked an appointment on the phone and you are outside of Whitehorse, contact your local health centre.
• If you did not provide an email, phone 867-332-6754 for assistance.

How soon before the appointment can you book?

We typically open bookings 1-2 weeks before the clinic date. You can book up until the start of the appointment. If you want to book a same-day appointment, plan your time. Consider the travel time to the clinic to ensure punctuality and avoid being late.

Why do you have to book a vaccination appointment?

Appointments help us to better manage our human resources as well as our territorial vaccine supply.

What information do you need to book a vaccination appointment?

• If you have a Yukon or British Columbia health care card, use this when booking your appointment.

• When entering your health care card number, enter numbers only and no spaces or dashes.
• If you do not have a valid health care card, you can still book your appointment online.
• You need to provide a phone number in case we have to contact you about your appointment.
• We recommend you provide an email address when you book your appointment.
• We will send confirmation and reminder messages to your email address. This email will come from the Government of Yukon through noreply@canimmunize.ca.

If you do not have a Yukon health care card

• If you are a Yukon resident, you can apply for a Yukon health care card. 
• If you've misplaced or lost your health care card, phone Insured Health Services 867-667-5209. 

If you do not have an email address

You can book an appointment online without an email address. Make sure you write down the appointment date and time. You will not get a confirmation or reminder.

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Booking for others

Can you book an appointment on behalf of a family member?

Yes. You'll need:

• their first and last name;
• date of birth;
• mobile phone number
• email address (optional); and
• health care card number (optional).

Can you book an appointment for a family member for the same time as your own appointment?

Appointment times are for 1 person only. Clinics may have multiple staff giving the vaccine. You may be able to book an appointment at approximately the same time as your family member.

1. After you book your appointment, return to the start by choosing the Yukon logo at the top of the page.
2. If there’s another spot at the same time as your booked appointment, this spot will still show as available. You can book in another family member.

Guide to booking, rescheduling and cancelling appointments from December 12, 2023

How do you book an appointment?

1. Click the button under "For appointments from December 12".
2. This button will direct you to the appointments booking page.
3. Carefully read the instructions provided.
4. Under the “Select appointment" section, select the appointment type.
5. Fill in your personal details, including your first and last name, health care card number (optional), mobile phone number, preferred contact method and date of birth, then click “Next.”
6. A verification code will be sent to your email or mobile phone, based on your preferred contact method.
7. Open up your email or text message and retrieve the code.
8. Enter this verification code and click “Submit.”
9. Choose a location by clicking on “Book Appointment” next to your desired location. 
10. Select your preferred date and time.
11. Click “Book Now.”
12. You will then see an appointment confirmation page. Here, you can add the appointment to your calendar, or reschedule or cancel if needed.
13. Based on your preference, we will send you an email or text to confirm your appointment.

 

How do you reschedule an appointment?

1. In the confirmation email or text message you received, click on the "Reschedule or cancel my appointment" link. This link will take you to your appointment confirmation on the online service.
2. Choose the “Reschedule Appointment” button
3. Select a new date and time for your appointment.
4. Based on your preference, you'll receive an "Appointment rescheduled" confirmation email or text.

Note: 

• If you booked an appointment on the phone and you are outside of Whitehorse, contact your local health centre to reschedule your appointment.

How do you cancel an appointment?

1. In the confirmation email or text message you received, click on the "Reschedule or cancel my appointment" link. This link will take you to your appointment confirmation.
2. Choose the “Cancel Appointment” button.
3. You will then be taken to an “Appointment Cancelled” page.
4. You will receive a "cancellation confirmation" email or text message.
5. You can choose to book a new appointment by clicking on the “Book Again” button.

Note: 

• If you booked an appointment on the phone and you are outside of Whitehorse, contact your local health centre to cancel your appointment.

How soon before the appointment can you book?

We typically open bookings 1-2 weeks before the clinic date. You can book up until the start of the appointment. If you want to book a same-day appointment, plan your time. Consider how much time it’ll take to get to the clinic on time so you can avoid being late.

Why do you have to book a vaccination appointment?

Appointments help us to better manage our human resources as well as our territorial vaccine supply.

What information do you need to book a vaccination appointment?

• If you have a Yukon or British Columbia health care card, use this when booking your appointment.
• When entering health care card number, enter numbers only and no spaces or dashes.
• If you do not have a valid health care card, you can still book your appointment online.
• You will need to have your first and last name, date of birth, Yukon or British Columbia health care card number (optional).
• You will select a preferred contact method which is either an email address or a mobile phone number. This is where your confirmation messages and reminders will be sent. 

If you do not have a Yukon health care card

• If you’re a Yukon resident, you can apply for a Yukon health care card. 

Note: 

• You do not need a health care card number to book a COVID-19 or flu vaccination appointment. 

If you do not have an email address

You do not need an email address to book an appointment. You can book an appointment with your mobile phone number.

If you do not have a mobile phone number

You do not need a mobile number to book an appointment. You can book an appointment with your email address.

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Booking for others

Can you book an appointment on behalf of a family member?

Yes. You'll need:

• their first and last name;
• Yukon or British Columbia health care card number (optional); and
• mobile phone number or email address.

Can you book an appointment for a family member for the same time as your own appointment?

Appointment times are for 1 person only. Clinics may have multiple staff giving the vaccine. You may be able to book an appointment at approximately the same time as your family member.

If you're unsure if you're immunocompromised, contact your health care provider.

Note: 

• If you booked an appointment on the phone and you are outside of Whitehorse, contact your local health centre.
• Phone 867-332-6754 for help with rescheduling or canceling your appointment.

Questions about getting the vaccines

Are non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines available?

For people aged 18 and over seeking an alternative to the mRNA vaccines, such as Pfizer and Moderna, there may be non-MRNA vaccines available. Please talk to your health care provider.  

What infection control measures will vaccine clinics have in place?

• Masks will be made available for those who choose to wear them
• Clean or sanitize your hands on entry to the clinic
• Stay home and rebook your appointment if you're sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms

Who are considered immunocompromised people?

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised will follow a different COVID-19 immunization schedule. This may include:

• active treatment for solid tumour or hematologic malignancies;
• receipt of solid-organ transplant while taking an immunosuppressive therapy;
• receipt of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy (within 2 years);
• receipt of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years);
• moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency (for example, DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome);
• HIV with AIDS-defining illness or TB diagnosis in last 12 months before starting vaccine series, or severe immune compromise with CD4;
• chronic kidney disease on dialysis; and
• active treatment with the following categories of immunosuppressive therapies:
  • anti-B cell therapies (monoclonal antibodies targeting CD19, CD20 and CD22 );
  • high-dose systemic corticosteroids (for example, a prednisone dose of ≥ 2 mg/kg per day or ≥ 20 mg per day for ≥ 14 days);
  • alkylating agents;
  • antimetabolites;
  • tumour-necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors; and
  • other biologic agents that are significantly immunosuppressive.

Examples of biological agents that reduce immune response include:

• cancer chemotherapy;
• radiation therapy;
• cytotoxic drugs;
• calcineurin inhibitors;
• biological response modifiers; and
• antibodies that target lymphocytes.