Region hosting free clinics throughout July and August for routine vaccinations, measles
York Region is encouraging the public to roll up their sleeves and take part in its vaccination campaign this summer.
The region has launched a vaccination campaign, with community clinics running throughout the summer. The public health department is offering routine vaccinations for all those eligible to ensure they can stay protected from diseases like measles.
“With measles cases continuing to rise provincially, it’s more important than ever to ensure families are protected,” York Region said in a news release.
Measles outbreaks have been a public health concern in York Region and beyond in the past few months. York Region has been working to bring up measles vaccination rates among school children after a lapse amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached about 90 per cent vaccination rate among school children in 2024-25, but they hope to reach at least 95 per cent.
The summer clinics will offer vaccines for measles to those aged 12 months to 55 years. Vaccinations will also be available for early doses of the MMR vaccine and all routine childhood vaccinations.
Vaccinations can be booked online at york.ca/sleevesup. The region said you should bring your immunization records if you have them available. All vaccines are free of charge and do not require an Ontario health (OHIP) card.
The clinics will be available in July and August across five locations: 17150 Yonge St. in Newmarket, 24262 Woodbine Ave. in Georgina, 50 High Tech Rd. in Richmond Hill, 4261 Hwy. 7 in Unionville and 9060 Jane St. in Vaughan.
“We’re here to help you make the best decisions for your family’s health, providing support and answers to any questions you have about vaccine safety and eligibility,” the region said. “Let’s roll up our sleeves, raise our elbows, and protect our communities together.”