Last Updated: March 27, 2025

COVID

The spring campaign will run from April 7 to June 30 for individuals who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, provided that at least three months have passed since their last vaccine or infection.

Spring booster doses are available for:

Adults 65 years of age and older
Residents of long-term care facilities
Individuals 6 months of age and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
Individuals whose last vaccination was before October 2024
Individuals who have never been vaccinated

The vaccine used in the spring campaign is the same as the one used in the previous fall campaign.

Flu shots

The annual flu vaccine will be available for everyone starting on Tuesday, 15 October. This year we are offering 3 different flu vaccines for anyone 5 years and older who wishes to receive one:

standard flu shot – 5 to 64 years of age
65+ flu shot – designed for individuals 65 years of age and older
Flumist – nasal spray flu vaccine designed for children or fear of needles. This vaccine cannot be given to pregnant women or those with an egg allergy.

Pneumonia Shots

Did you know that it is recommended to receive the pneumonia vaccine when you reach 65 years of age?

If you are 65 and above and have not yet received a pneumonia shot you can book an appointment and one of our pharmacists can give you one.

The pneumonia vaccine is provided at no charge to individuals 65 years of age and older.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine

Publicly-funded tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine is available for eligible individuals who can receive a dose at no charge, if they meet the following criteria:

Adults aged 18 years and older who have not previously received a dose (one dose only) in adulthood, particularly those who anticipate having regular contact with an infant
Pregnant individuals of any age in their third trimester of every pregnancy, regardless of Tdap vaccine history.

Individuals who are not eligible for a publicly-funded Tdap vaccine can still receive the vaccine, see a pharmacy team member for pricing.

** Note that the tetanus vaccine is intended for those who are due for a booster dose and NOT intended for treatment after an injury. If you have had an injury you should seek medical attention from the Emergency Room.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes infections of the respiratory tract and follows an annual seasonal pattern. RSV infection can have severe complications for infants and older adults, including hospitalization, intensive care unit admission, and death. The risk of severe RSV infection increases with age and with certain medical conditions.

RSV immunization is recommended for:

75 years of age and older, particularly for those who are at increased risk of severe RSV infection
60 years of age and older who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities.

RSV immunization may be considered as an individual decision for adults 60 to 74 years of age in consultation with their health care provider.

RSV immunization is also recommended for expectant mothers in advance of or during the RSV season who are 32 to 36 weeks gestation to allow time for the development of an immune response and passive antibody transfer to the fetus before birth. The vaccine must be given 2 weeks before birth in order to be effective.

** Note that this vaccine is not publicly funded. Speak with a pharmacy team member to discuss pricing.