News ReleaseMinistry of HealthOctober 26, 2026
Free flu and COVID-19 shots open to Ontarians six months and older
Eligible residents can get vaccinated at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctor or nurse practitioner offices.
Summary
Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone in Ontario aged six months and older at participating pharmacies, public health units, and doctor and nurse practitioner offices. Getting both vaccines at the same time is safe and recommended.
RSV vaccine options:
- Adults aged 75 and older are eligible for recommended RSV immunization.
- Some high-risk adults aged 60 to 74 and certain infants and children under 24 months are also included in RSV prevention programs.
- Pregnant people can choose the Abrysvo vaccine to help protect their infants at birth.
Vaccine availability may vary by provider, so call ahead to check supply. A health-care provider or local public health unit can help confirm eligibility.
Related links
- participating pharmaciesontario.ca
- 75 years of age and oldernews.ontario.ca
- expansion of the RSV prevention programsnews.ontario.ca
- Ontario’s routine immunization scheduleontario.ca
- public health unitontario.ca
- Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Careontario.ca
- Health811 onlinehealth811.ontario.ca
- Ontario.ca/fluontario.ca
- Ontario.ca/rsvontario.ca
- Ontario.ca/covidvaccinesontario.ca
- ontario.ca/page/protection-respiratory-illnessesontario.ca
- Vaccines for Children at Schoolontario.ca
Source: Ontario Newsroom