Getting vaccinated and staying up to date with your free COVID-19 vaccinations is the best way to remain protected against severe illness.  

Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

• Everyone ages 6 months and older who lives, works, or attends school in Ontario is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  
•  Certain high-risk groups are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine earlier in the fall.  See the eligibility criteria below to determine if you qualify for early fall vaccination. 
•  Certain high-risk groups may also be eligible for an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose in the spring (April to June). See the eligibility criteria below to determine if you qualify for the spring vaccine.

Eligibility is set by the Ministry of Health and may change over time. For the most up-to-date eligibility information, visit COVID-19 vaccines | ontario.ca.

Who is considered High-Risk and Priority Population?

Individuals in the following high-risk groups are eligible to receive both early fall vaccination and an additional spring dose (April to June): 

• Adults 65 years of age and older 
• NACI recommends any over the age of 80 receive their spring dose, however if you are over 65 you may receive an additional dose this spring. 
• Adults living in long-term care and other congregate living settings 
• Individuals 55 and older who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis and their non-indigenous household members over the age of 55 
• Individuals 6 months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to specific underlying condition or treatment). Details at: COVID-19 vaccines | ontario.ca
   

Eligibility is set by the Ministry of Health and may change over time. For the most up‑to‑date eligibility information, visit COVID-19 vaccines | ontario.ca. 

Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19 vaccines will become available to the public starting in October.  

Pharmacies:

Pharmacies are the primary way that residents can access the COVID-19 vaccine. Many pharmacies offer appointments and walk-in options for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. For a list of local participating pharmacies, please visit: COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations.

Residents are encouraged to contact their local pharmacy before visiting to confirm vaccine availability and booking options. 

Health Care Providers:

Family doctors, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers may also offer fall vaccines. Contact your regular health care provider to learn what vaccines are available and how to book an appointment. 

RCDHU Fall Vaccine Clinics:

Each year, RCDHU provides fall vaccine clinics for those who are unable to access vaccines through their pharmacy or primary care provider. 

*Information regarding the 2026 Fall Flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics is not yet available. Please check this page regularly and follow our social media channels for upcoming announcements on clinic dates, eligibility, and booking information. More details are expected to become available in October 2026.

How can I get my proof of COVID-19 immunization?

As of March 13, 2026, COVID-19 enhanced vaccine certificates are no longer available for printing or download. 

COVID-19 vaccine records will now be available for viewing or download at: Immunize Connect Ontario (ICON) online portal.

If you are unable to access your record through the ICON tool or if you need support, please contact us at:  

• 613-732-9436 or 1-833-773-0004  
• immunization@rcdhu.com 

More Information 

• Ontario: COVID-19 Vaccines

Getting your free annual flu shot is the best way to keep you, your family, and your loved ones safe and healthy during the flu and respiratory illness season.
 

Who is eligible to receive a flu vaccine? 

• Everyone ages 6 months and older who lives, works, or attends school in Ontario is eligible for an annual flu vaccine. 

• Certain high-risk groups are eligible to receive the flu vaccine earlier in the fall.  See the eligibility criteria below to determine if you qualify for early fall vaccination. 

Who is considered high-risk and priority population for the flu shot? 

High-risk individuals and priority populations are eligible for early fall vaccination. This includes the following: 

High-risk individuals: 

• residents in congregate living settings 
• Adults 65 years of age and older 
• All pregnant women 
• Children aged 6 months to 4 years of age 
• People in or from First Nations, Metis or Inuit communities 
• People 6 months of age and older with underlying health conditions. Details at: Flu vaccine | ontario.ca. 

Priority populations:

• Staff and care providers in congregate living settings 
• Health care workers 
• First responders 
• Members of underserved communities 
• People who occupational activities increase their risk of exposure to avian influenza A viruses 
• People with significant exposure to birds or mammals 

Eligibility is set by the Ministry of Health and may change over time. For the most up-to-date eligibility information, visit Ontario’s:  Flu vaccines. 

Where can I get a flu vaccine? 

For individuals 6 months to under 2 years old, the flu shot is available through:  

• Participating primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) 
• RCDHU Fall Flu & COVID-19 community clinics 

For individuals 2 years and older, the flu shot is available through:  

• Participating pharmacies 
• Participating primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) 
• RCDHU Fall Vaccine community clinics 

Residents are encouraged to contact their local pharmacy first to inquire about vaccine availability and booking before visiting. To find a participating pharmacy near you, visit Ontario’s: 

RCDHU Fall Vaccine Clinics

Each year, RCDHU provides fall vaccine clinics for those who are unable to access vaccines through their pharmacy or primary care provider. 

*Information regarding the 2026 Fall Flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics is not yet available. Please check this page regularly and follow our social media channels for upcoming announcements on clinic dates, eligibility, and booking information. More details are expected to become available in October 2026. 

More Information  

• Ontario: Flu vaccines 

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in infants and young children, especially those with certain medical conditions. 

A free RSV immunization program is available for eligible infants, high-risk children, and pregnant women to help protect against severe RSV illness. Immunization can reduce your child’s risk of serious complications and hospitalization during RSV season. 

Protection can be provided either through: 

• an RSV immunization given directly to an eligible infant or high-risk child, OR 
• an RSV vaccine received during pregnancy, which helps protect the baby after birth. 

Both of these options are safe and effective. Only one of them is needed to help protect a child from RSV. Using both the immunization and the vaccine is not needed unless recommended by a healthcare provider.  

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends the preventive antibody to be given to a child as the preferred form of protection against RSV infection over the vaccine being given to the pregnant women. This recommendation is based on how well the preventive antibody medication works, how long it provides protection and how safe it is.  

Infants & High-Risk Children 

About the RSV Prevention Program:

Beyfortus® is a free RSV prevention immunization available to eligible infants and high-risk children through Ontario’s publicly funded RSV Prevention Program. It helps protect against serious RSV illness during the fall and winter months and can reduce the risk of hospitalization. 

Who is eligible for RSV immunization? 

Infants and certain high-risk children will become eligible to receive the RSV immunization in early fall. 

Eligibility for 2026 is set by the Ministry of Health and is expected to be released in October. Please check this page regularly for upcoming eligibility details. 

Where can my child get an RSV Immunization?

This fall, RSV immunization clinics will become available for eligible infants and high-risk children who meet Ontario Ministry of Health eligibility criteria.  

Note: At this time, RSV immunization is not yet available for infants and high-risk children. Please check this page frequently and monitor RCDHU’s social media channels for upcoming announcements and clinic information regarding the upcoming fall immunization program.  

Once available, RSV immunizations may be available through: 

• Hospitals (for newborns only) 
• Participating primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) 
• Participating obstetricians (OB-GYN) and midwives 
• RCDHU’s Infant & High-Risk Children RSV Clinics  

RCDHU’s Infant & High-Risk Children RSV Clinics:  

This fall, RCDHU will offer RSV immunization to eligible infants and high-risk children who are unable to access immunization through their health care provider. 

Note: At this time, RSV immunization is not yet available for infants and high-risk children. Please check this page frequently and monitor RCDHU’s social media channels for upcoming announcements and clinic information regarding the upcoming fall immunization program.  

Pregnant Women

About the RSV Prevention Program: 

Abrysvo™ is a free RSV vaccine available to eligible pregnant individuals through Ontario’s publicly funded RSV Prevention Program. When given during pregnancy, the vaccine helps pass protection to the baby before birth, helping reduce the risk of severe RSV illness and hospitalization during the baby’s first RSV season. 

While this vaccine is safe and effective, it is generally recommended that eligible infants and high-risk children receive the RSV immunization given directly to them, as it provides the strongest protection against severe RSV illness. 

Who is eligible for the RSV prevention program?  

Eligible pregnant women will be able to receive the RSV immunization in early fall. 

Eligibility for 2026 is set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and is expected to be released in October. Please check this page regularly for upcoming eligibility details. 

Where can pregnant women get an RSV Immunization?

This fall, RSV immunization clinics will become available for eligible pregnant individuals who meet the Ministry of Health’s eligibility criteria.  

Note: At this time, RSV immunization is not yet available for pregnant women. Please check this page frequently and monitor RCDHU’s social media channels for upcoming announcements and clinic information regarding the upcoming fall immunization program.  

Once available, RSV immunizations may be available  through: 

• Participating primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) 
• Participating obstetricians (OB-GYN) and midwives 
• RCDHU’s Fall Community Vaccine Clinics  

RCDHU’s Fall Community Vaccine Clinics:  

This fall, RCDHU will offer RSV immunization to eligible pregnant women who are unable to access immunization through their health care provider. 

Note: At this time, RSV immunization is not yet available for infants, high-risk children and pregnant women. Please check this page frequently and monitor RCDHU’s social media channels for upcoming announcements and clinic information regarding the upcoming fall immunization program.  

RSV Vaccine: Older Adults

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions. Getting vaccinated can help protect against severe RSV illness and reduce the risk of hospitalization.  

A free one–time dose RSV vaccine is available for eligible older adults through Ontario’s publicly funded RSV Prevention Program. Eligible adults may receive the RSV vaccine before, during, or at the end of the RSV season. 

Who is eligible for RSV immunization?  

• Adults ages 75 years and older are eligible to receive one RSV vaccine at any time throughout the year. 

• Some adults aged 60 to 74 years who are at high risk of severe RSV illness will be eligible to receive early fall vaccination. Eligibility criteria and vaccination details for 2026 are not yet available. 

 Eligibility criteria are set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and are expected to be released in October. Please check this page regularly for upcoming eligibility details. 

Where can an older adult get an RSV vaccine? 

The RSV vaccine is available for eligible older adults through:  

• Participating pharmacies 
• Participating primary care providers 
• RCDHU Fall Vaccine community clinics 

Residents are encouraged to contact their local pharmacy first to inquire about vaccine availability and booking before visiting. To find a participating pharmacy near you, visit the Ontario Pharmacy Vaccine Locator to find a pharmacy near you. 

RCDHU Fall Vaccine Clinics:

Each year, RCDHU provides fall vaccine clinics for those who are unable to access vaccines through their pharmacy or primary care provider. 

*Information regarding the 2026 fall vaccine clinics is not yet available. Please check this page regularly and follow our social media channels for upcoming announcements on clinic dates, eligibility, and booking information.  More details are expected to become available in October 2026. 

Pneumococcal disease can cause serious infections such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis, particularly in older adults. Immunization helps protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and complications caused by pneumococcal disease.  

About the Pneumococcal Vaccine

A free pneumococcal vaccine is available to adults aged 65 years and older through Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program.  

Most adults only need to receive this vaccine once. Speak with your primary care provider if you have a high-risk medical condition or have previously received a pneumococcal vaccine. 

Who is eligible to receive the pneumococcal vaccine? 

Older adults who are residents of Ontario and meet the following criteria: 

• Individuals 65 years of age and older who have not yet received their publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine. 

 Eligibility is set by the Ministry of Health and may change over time. For the most up-to-date eligibility information, visit: Vaccines for Adults.

Where can adults 65+ get a pneumococcal vaccine? 

For eligible adults, pneumococcal vaccines may be available through: 

• Participating pharmacies 
• Participating primary care providers 
• RCDHU routine vaccine clinics 
• RCDHU Fall Vaccine clinics 

RCDHU Vaccine Clinics 

Adults aged 65 and older can get a pneumococcal vaccine anytime during the year, through the following clinics: 

• Routine Immunization Clinics: To see a list of available clinic dates and book an appointment online, please visit: Online Immunization Appointment Booking.  
• Flu & COVID-19 Fall Vaccine Clinics: At these clinics eligible individuals can also receive their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the RSV vaccine (for eligible individuals). Clinic dates and information are not yet available for 2026 fall clinics.  

Note: Information regarding the 2026 Fall Flu & COVID-19 vaccine clinics is not yet available. Please check this page regularly and follow our social media channels for upcoming announcements on clinic dates, eligibility, and booking information. More details are expected to become available in October 2026.