COVID-19 vaccines
The more people who are immunized against COVID-19, the harder it is for the virus to spread. You are not properly protected until after your second dose. Do your part and get fully vaccinated.
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Vaccines help protect you and the people around you. The more people who are immunized against COVID-19, the harder it is for the virus to spread. This will save lives and lead to the lifting of restrictions.
There is no cost to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Public vaccination programs have saved lives and prevented infections in Canada and around the world for decades.
Do your part and get fully vaccinated.
Every New Brunswicker who can get vaccinated should get vaccinated.
Vaccines are safe and effective. By saying “yes” to vaccination, you are helping to protect yourself, your family and your community against COVID-19.
For some people, the decision to get vaccinated will require consideration of risks versus benefits. If you have questions about the vaccine or your health conditions, contact your primary healthcare provider.
Currently, the vaccines approved in Canada are not approved for those under the age of 12.
Have questions?
Find information about New Brunswick's roll-out, approved vaccines and vaccine safety here.
COVID-19 vaccine information for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care providers.Information for health and allied health professionals
If so, you can now register to be counted in New Brunswick’s vaccination program.Are you an NB resident who got vaccinated in another province or country?
New Brunswick is now following the June 1, 2021 recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on the interchangeability (mixing) of authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the two-dose vaccine series.
If you received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for your first dose:
an authorized mRNA vaccine will be offered to you as a second dose.
For those who received AstraZeneca / COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine as first dose regardless if they are under 55 years or 55 years and older, an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine will be offered for the second dose. However, if an mRNA vaccine is contraindicated or if you don’t want an mRNA vaccine, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD can be offered.
More information is available on the Public Health Agency of Canada webpage on the Interchangeability of authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
All New Brunswickers age of 12 (or turning 12 years of age in 2021) and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Getting vaccinated is easy. Everyone age 12 (or turning 12 years of age in 2021) or older is eligible to get vaccinated.
If you are aged 16 or older, you can book an appointment yourself, with your friends or with your family.
Parents/Guardians have an important role in discussing treatments which affect a minor’s health and well-being. It is highly recommended that parents/legal guardians discuss COVID-19 disease and immunization with their children in a loving and caring environment.
If you are aged between 12 (or turning 12 years of age in 2021) to 15 and your consent is filled by your parent or legal guardian, you can make plans with friends or your family to get appointments at the same time.
Some individuals qualify for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This is based on the likelihood of having a lower immune response after two doses, related to being moderately to severely immunocompromised. Individuals with at least one of the conditions or treatments listed below are eligible to register online or by phone for a third COVID-19 vaccination through a Regional Health Authority or participating pharmacy.
If you want to get vaccinated with a group of friends or your family, you must each have an appointment. To book your appointment, you first need to register here or can contact a local pharmacy for an appointment.
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are approved by Health Canada for use in children aged 12 to 17. If you would like more information on these vaccines, click here to Get the Facts.
Who is eligible for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine? PDF
Under the New Brunswick Medical Consent of Minors Act, children can give consent as a mature minor to receive health care, like getting a vaccine. Under certain conditions they do not require parental consent; however, it is preferred that parents/legal guardians consent to immunizations for minors younger than 16.
For more information on Mature Minor consent for COVID-19 vaccination: PDF
Vaccinations for homebound individuals
In May and June, Extra-Mural/Ambulance New Brunswick are providing vaccinations to homebound individuals 55 and older who are unable to leave their home to go to a pharmacy or regional health authority vaccination clinic. Existing clients of the Extra-Mural Program will be assessed to determine if they qualify for this service.
Homebound individuals who are not Extra-Mural clients may also be referred for a home vaccination by their primary care provider beginning May 3.
Get your vaccine through Horizon or Vitalité clinics
Having trouble registering online?
If you are unable to book a clinic online for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic, call
1-833-437-1424.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccination clinics through the RHAs visit:
Horizon Health NetworkVitalité Health Network
Get your vaccine through Horizon or Vitalité clinics
Having trouble registering online?
If you are unable to book a clinic online for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic, call
1-833-437-1424.
Get your vaccine through a pharmacy
If you got your first dose at a pharmacy, the pharmacy that you received your first dose from may have given you an appointment for your second dose or may reach out to you.
Please check a pharmacy’s webpage or social media for availability before calling the pharmacy, or check the Find a Pharmacy document.
If your first dose was received outside of New Brunswick
If you received your first dose outside of New Brunswick and have lived in New Brunswick for at least four weeks, you can register for your second dose at the same time as a person who received their first dose in New Brunswick.
Residents of New Brunswick who have moved to or returned to the province and who registered with the New Brunswick Travel Registration program will receive an email from Public Health and will be invited to voluntarily complete a questionnaire confirming whether they have received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while outside the province.
If you received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine outside of New Brunswick and have not been contacted, please reach out to your local Public Health office. Contact information can be found online.
Lost record of immunization
If you have a copy of your record of immunization, you can book at either a clinic held by Vitalité or Horizon health networks or at a Pharmacy.
- If you have lost your Record of Immunization and got your first dose at a New Brunswick Pharmacy, you can book an appointment through either a pharmacy or a clinic hosted by a health authority.
- If you have lost your record of immunization and got your first dose at a clinic hosted by a regional health authority, you must again book through a regional health authority.
- If you got your first dose outside of New Brunswick and have lost your record of immunization, you will need to contact the jurisdiction or organization that provided the first dose to obtain a record of that dose.
Third dose of mRNA vaccines available for immunocompromised people
Effective September 23rd, third doses will be available to individuals who have the likelihood of having a lower immune response after two doses, related to being moderately to severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition or treatment.
People aged 12 and over with at least one of the conditions or treatments listed below are eligible to register online for a third vaccination through a regional health authority clinic or participating pharmacy. These individuals will be asked to sign a statement attesting that they meet the eligibility criteria.
The recommended interval for a third dose of mRNA vaccine for immunocompromised people is at least four weeks after their second dose.
A complete list of medical conditions and treatments that would result in a person being recommended to receive a third dose is available online.
The list includes people who:
- Are receiving active chemotherapy (or immune therapy) for cancer.
- Have received a solid organ transplant and are currently receiving chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive therapy.
- Were born with moderate or severe dysfunction of their immune system.
- Are living with untreated or advanced HIV infection or AIDS.
- Are taking certain medications that severely affect the immune system.
- Have chronic conditions associated with varying degrees of immune deficit, such as asplenia and chronic renal disease with dialysis.
Get your vaccine through Horizon or Vitalité clinics
Having trouble registering online?
If you are unable to book a clinic online for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic, call
1-833-437-1424.
Get your vaccine through a pharmacy
If you got your first dose or second at a pharmacy, the pharmacy that you received your first dose from may have given you an appointment for your second dose or may reach out to you if they know you are eligible for a third dose.
Please check a pharmacy’s webpage or social media for availability before calling the pharmacy, or check the Find a Pharmacy document.
Before booking, please make sure you:
1. Review the pre-vaccination information sheet for the vaccine you will receive:
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- Moderna vaccine
- AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD AND supplemental information
2. If applicable, review:
- Patient Information Sheet-Information for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Guidance for patients on persons with Autoimmune conditions and/or Immunosuppression
3. Review, complete and sign your immunization consent form
Bring your signed consent form to your appointment. (Separate consent forms are required for each dose)
If you do not have access to a printer or cannot print the consent form, one will be available at the appointment.
You must complete the form before you can receive a vaccine.
If English or French are not your first language, you can see a translation of the form for reference purposes. You will need to complete and sign either an English or French consent form.
4. Please also make sure you have the following:
- Your calendar/agenda/day planner
- Your provincial Medicare card
- Your postal code
- Your date of birth
- Your phone number and email address (if applicable)
- Your priority group code (if applicable)
If this is your second dose:
- Your Record of Immunization (If you have lost your Record of Immunization, see details here).
- The date of your first dose.
New Brunswick is following the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization regarding the interchangeability of mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.) See details here.
Arrive prepared
Get ready for your appointment:
- Bring your medicare card.
- Wear a short-sleeved shirt or a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up.
- Bring a mask with you. You will be required to wear a mask at all times.
- Arrive 5 minutes early to your appointment and expect to stay at least 15 minutes after your vaccine.
If this is your second dose:
- Your Record of Immunization (If you have lost your Record of Immunization, see details here).
Follow signage and instruction to complete the registration process, get your vaccine, and wait in the observation area.
Please be patient, even with appointments the clinic could be running behind schedule.
Need to cancel or reschedule a vaccination appointment booked online through www.gnb.ca/bookavaccine or by calling 1-833-437-1424?
If you are no longer able to attend the appointment at a clinic organized by Horizon Health Network or Vitalité Health Network, you may cancel or reschedule the appointment.
If you have the Booking ID found in the appointment confirmation email and the date of birth of the person scheduled to receive the vaccine, you can cancel AND reschedule the appointment by clicking here.
If you don’t have the Booking ID or date of birth, you can cancel the appointment by filling out the following form OR by calling 1-833-437-1424 to reach someone who will assist you in cancelling or rescheduling your appointment.
If you submit the cancellation form, wait to receive a cancellation email before booking a new appointment. The email will be sent within 48 hours of submitting the form. At this time, you will be able to book another appointment online or by calling 1-833-437-1424.
The earlier you can provide notification, the better. By cancelling your appointment as soon as possible, you may be helping someone else in your community get vaccinated sooner against COVID-19.
If your appointment is booked through a pharmacy, please follow any cancellation instructions from your pharmacy. Please check their website or social media before calling.
It takes approximately 14-21 days for a dose to provide full efficacy.
Monitor for side effects
Side effects are generally mild and might include tenderness at the injection site, a low fever, aching joints, a headache or lethargy. These symptoms should not last more than a week or lead to a high fever. If this happens, contact your primary health care provider or 8-1-1.
Follow public health measures
Until enough people have been fully vaccinated to stop the spread of COVID-19, we must all:
- continue to follow public health advice and restrictions
- wear a mask or face covering
- practice physical distancing
- stay close to home as much as possible
- keep social circles small
Aftercare Sheets
The paper Record of COVID-19 Immunization provided from Vaccination Clinics and Community Pharmacies is and will continue to be your official record.
If you have lost your Record of COVID-19 Immunization and you require a replacement copy, provided you have an NB Medicare number, you may now view and print your Record of COVID-19 Immunization online through MyHealthNB.
If you already created a MyHealthNB account to access your COVID-19 test results, you do not have to register again. Log in to access your COVID-19 vaccinations. It may take up to five business days after your vaccination appointment for immunization records to be processed and appear in MyHealthNB.
As of July 12th registration sheets are provided at vaccination appointments in community pharmacies and Horizon or Vitalité vaccination clinics, to allow individuals 16 or older with an NB Medicare card, to register for a MyHealthNB account and securely access their COVID-19 information.
NEW - If you were vaccinated prior to July 12th and did not receive a MyHealthNB registration sheet during the vaccination appointment, you may now book an appointment for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic below where the staff will verify your identity (including NB Medicare card) and provide you with a registration code. Following your appointment, register at myhealth.gnb.ca using your NB Medicare number and registration code to access your COVID-19 immunization record online (PDF print available).
Having trouble registering online?
If you are unable to book a clinic online for a Horizon or Vitalité clinic, call
1-833-437-1424.
Children under 16 with a New Brunswick Medicare number can also receive a registration sheet, to allow a parent/guardian to add the child to their MyHealthNB account using the child’s registration code and view their COVID-19 information.
See MyHealthNB FAQs for further details.