Vaccination against respiratory viruses is free and recommended

Vaccination against influenza will be available free of charge to everyone aged six months and older. Vaccines against COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are offered free of charge to certain population groups.

Coadministration of seasonal vaccines is strongly recommended, as it offers several advantages for both users and healthcare professionals. Individuals eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine may also receive it at the same time, if they wish.

Vaccine against Covid-19

The Covid-19 vaccine is offered free of charge to the following people :

• People residing in CHSLDs, RPAs, or other group settings with a high proportion of elderly and vulnerable individuals
• People aged 65 and over
• People aged 6 months and over who are immunocompromised, on dialysis, or living with a chronic illness
• Pregnant women
• Adults living in remote and isolated areas
• Healthcare workers

Consult : who can get the Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccine against influenza

The flu vaccine is offered free of charge to anyone aged 6 months and older who requests it.

Vaccination is highly recommended to the following people:

• People aged 65 years and older
• People aged 6 months and older who have certain chronic diseases
• People of any age living in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) and in intermediate resources.
• Pregnant women:
  • regardless of their trimester, who have certain chronic diseases
  • who have been pregnant for 13 weeks and longer.

The vaccine is also recommended to anyone likely to transmit the flu to those who are more vulnerable to complications from the flu, namely:

• Family members living in the same household as a child under 6 months of age
• Family members living in the same household as someone aged 75 years and older, people who have certain chronic diseases or pregnant women
• Informal caregivers for residents in CHSLDs or intermediate resources, people aged 75 years and older, people with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women
• Healthcare workers

Consult : who can get the flu vaccine

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

• Infants born on or after April 1, 2025, or born on or after February 1, 2025, who have a vulnerability condition
• Children born on or after March 1, 2024, aged 8 to 18 months, who have a vulnerability condition
• People aged 60 and over living in a long-term care centre (CHSLD) or an intermediate resource – Support for the Autonomy of Seniors (RI-SAPA)
• People aged 75 and over living in private seniors’ residences (RPA), categories 3 and 4

*Note: Adults who have already received a dose of the RSV vaccine do not need to be vaccinated again for the 2025–2026 season.

Consult : who can get respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

Make an appointment 

• If you have a scheduled appointment with a health care professional (pharmacist, physician, nurse, etc.),
  check to see if they can give you your flu shot.
• Online via : Clicsante.ca
• If you are unable to make an appointment online or if you are experiencing difficulties, call 1-844-351-6277 (toll-free)

For people living  long-term care centers (CHSLD), intermediate and family-type resources (RR-RTFs) and private residences for seniors (RPA), mobile teams will travel to these living environments. No action is required on the part of the individuals to make an appointment.

Useful information about vaccination 

• Wear clothing that allows you to expose your shoulder
• Bring your hospital card
• Allow a 15-minute wait after the vaccination
• Follow the health measures during your vaccination
• Do not show up for your appointment if you have respiratory infection symptoms

Visit : vaccination against respiratory viruses