Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Across Ontario

• Our government is taking steps to ensure Ontarians of all ages have the tools they need to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy.
• Starting today, all Ontarians over six months can receive their free flu shot and the new, updated COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary care providers across the province.
• Staying up to date on vaccinations continues to be the best way for people to stay safe and healthy this respiratory illness season and avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital.
• Starting November 4, doses of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization, Beyfortus®, will also be available for infants and high-risk children up to 24-months.
• Pregnant women also have the option of receiving a single dose of Abrysvo® to provide protection for their infant from birth to six months.  
• We are also the first in Canada to expand the high-risk older adult RSV prevention program to include all those 60 years and older living in long-term care homes, Elder Care Lodges and all retirement homes.
• By expanding the number of children eligible under the RSV program and ensuring people have access to convenient, publicly funded flu and COVID-19 vaccines, our government is making it easier for families to access care and protection this respiratory illness season.