Vaccines are an important defense towards preventing serious illnesses, such as influenza (the flu) or COVID-19. By getting vaccinated, you make your body stronger and more resistant to disease. When you get vaccines, you protect everyone else around you, too. This includes vulnerable people such as very young children and people who are sick or aging.
COVID-19 vaccinations and proof of vaccinations are not required on Fleming College campuses at this time. Campus employees, students, and visitors are encouraged to stay up to date with their vaccinations.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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Flu Shot Clinics
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Who can get vaccinated?
- Any student or employee of the Fleming College community
- Family members or general community
- Walk-ins are accepted while supplies last
What to bring with you?
- Your health card; if you do not have a health card or if it is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card, or birth certificate
- It is recommended that you eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated
- Wear clothing that allows for easy access to your upper arm, such as a loose-fitting top or a t-shirt
COVID-19 Vaccines
Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations is the best way to remain protected against the most severe outcomes of COVID-19 infection including hospitalization and death.
Vaccination may not always prevent symptomatic infection but it will help reduce severity if a person does become infected and decreases the risk of developing post COVID-19 condition (commonly known as long COVID).
COVID-19 vaccines are available to everybody aged six months and older in Ontario at no cost, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, even if you do not have an Ontario health card.
Flu VaccinesÂ
This year’s flu season is taking place at the same time as COVID-19. Don’t take any unnecessary risks with your health. Get the flu shot as early in the season as possible, as soon as it becomes available to you.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is:
- safe (including for kids and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding)
- free
- available from your doctor or nurse practitioner, and at participating pharmacies and local public health units across the province
- proven to reduce the number of doctor visits, hospitalizations and deaths related to the flu
- different each year because the virus changes frequently – so you need to get it every fall
COVID-19 Vaccine Encouraged for High-Risk Residents
April 11th, 2024
The Ontario Ministry of Health is recommending eligible residents who are deemed as high-risk to receive a dose of the XBB COVID-19 vaccine this spring. The following residents who have NOT received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months are recommended to receive a dose this Spring. Eligible residents include:
- Adults 65 years of age or older
- Adult residents of long-term care homes or other senior congregate living settings (ex. Retirement residences)
- Those 55 years of age or older who identify as First nations, MĂ©tis, or Inuit and their non-Indigenous household members who are 55 years of age or older
- Those 6 months of age or older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to underlying condition or treatment)
Speak with your healthcare provider if you are uncertain about your health status and eligibility.
Visit the Peterborough Public Health website for more information.