Free RSV, Flu Shots, New COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available in York-Simcoe

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.

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.

Doses of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization, Beyfortus®, is now 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.

Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005239/free-flu-shot-and-new-covid-19-vaccines-now-available-across-ontario