Ontario Protecting Communities From Respiratory Illnesses

September 19, 2025

As we head into respiratory illness season, our government is using every tool in our toolbox to protect our communities, families and our most vulnerable.

Working with our health-care partners, we are making sure flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations are available close to home, where and when they are needed.

Immunizations for high-risk and priority groups will begin in phases:

• COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting the week of September 22
• Flu vaccines will be available starting the week of September 29

Starting the week of September 22, Ontario residents aged 60 to 74 who meet certain high-risk criteria or live in specific higher-risk settings, as well as those aged 75 and older, are eligible to receive RSV vaccines, Abrysvo^® or Arexvy, as part of the province’s recent expansion to the adult RSV prevention program.

Starting October 27, free flu and COVID-19 shots will be available to the general public at participating pharmacies, some public health units and participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices.

Through Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, our government is providing people with the tools they need early to connect to the care they need to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy.