COVID-19, flu shots available to high risk, priority groups starting Sept. 28
COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available for high risk and priority groups in Ontario starting Sept. 28, launching the province’s fall immunization program. The RSV immunization will also be available for those eligible. The rest of Ontario residents will be given access to the vaccines on Oct. 26 at pharmacies, public health units and […]
Ontario residents can now receive COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines starting September 28 as part of the province's fall immunization program. High-risk and priority groups are given preference, including hospitalized patients, hospital staff, residents and staff in long-term care homes, individuals aged 65 and older, and newborns up to eight months old and high-risk children under 24 months old.
The adult RSV prevention program is targeted towards residents aged 60 to 74 with certain high-risk criteria or living in higher-risk settings, along with those aged 75 and above.
Flu shots and RSV vaccinations will be accessible for all Ontario residents from October 26 at pharmacies, public health units, and select doctor and nurse practitioner offices. According to Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, maintaining up-to-date immunizations is crucial in reducing the risk of severe illness and keeping communities healthy, thereby maximizing the impact of public health programs and delivering greater value for Ontarians.
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