COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Information
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Location: Thames Hall, Room 2170. Visitor parking is available off Lambton Drive, near Weldon Library in lot D and near Alumni Hall and Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre in lot M.
Eligibility: Western community members are strongly encouraged to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least six months since their last dose or since they've had a confirmed COVID-19 infection. Eligible London residents include: People aged 65 years and older, those who are pregnant, people aged 18 years and older who live in a care setting with complex medical care needs, people aged 18 years and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, residents of long-term care homes and other living settings for seniors and people aged 55 and older who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis as well as their non-Indigenous household members aged 55 and older.
Hours of operation: Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of statutory holidays. Walk-ins are available, please be prepared to wait. You will need your Western ID to book an appointment online.
Vaccination FAQs
Can I get vaccinated and tested on campus?
You can get vaccinated on campus until May 19, 2023. The service will be discontinued until Fall 2023. Testing will not be available at this site.
When am I eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose?
Western community members are strongly encouraged to receive a booster dose that aligns with their personal eligibility. To determine your eligibility, please visit this Middlesex-London Health Unit resource or the Ontario Government’s booster dose eligibility checker.
Can students coming from outside of Canada get vaccinated here?
You can get vaccinated on campus until May 19. The service will be unavailable until Fall 2023. Afterwards you can attend one of the community vaccination clinics or your local pharmacy.
Will I have to pay to receive my vaccine(s)?
You have access to COVID-19 vaccinations free of charge, regardless of UHIP/OHIP status. You should provide your UHIP card if asked.
UHIP members in Ontario can receive a vaccination at no cost, regardless of where it is administered (public health unit vaccination sites, designated pharmacies, walk-in clinics, family practices, others).
UHIP members residing in Canada, but outside Ontario, can receive a vaccination at designated public health unit vaccination sites and designated pharmacies only, but may have to pay at other sites, such as walk-in clinics, family doctors, and others.
If you paid for the vaccine, you can submit a claim for reimbursement up to the UHIP designated amount. Contact iesc@uwo.ca with any questions.
Whom do I contact for more information?
You can contact vaxinfo@uwo.ca for university specific information, or the Middlesex-London Health Unit for more general guidance.
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