2025 immunization program: Phase two

Effective Monday, Oct. 20, phase two of Alberta’s fall immunization program will get underway with influenza vaccination for Albertans aged five and older available at community pharmacies. Appointments for children aged six months to four years old will be available at public health clinics.

A three-strain injectable standard dose influenza vaccine is available free of charge to Albertans six months and older. An adjuvanted influenza vaccine may be offered to individuals 65 years of age and older, subject to local availability. Get more details.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is also available to people:

• 60 years of age and older living in continuing care and seniors supportive living settings
• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals who are 60 years of age and older
• All Albertans 70 years of age and older

Albertans six months and older who were not eligible in phase one will have the opportunity to book appointments for both COVID-19 and influenza immunization.

There is a $100 fee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at public health clinics. The charge may vary at pharmacies that privately purchase and offer the vaccine. Eligibility information.

Provider resources: Please see the Alberta web page for information on seasonal immunizations or Health Canada’s statement on seasonal vaccines.