Vaccines That Matter This Fall
A healthier season starts with you
Flu Vaccine
Influenza is a respiratory virus that circulates most often in Ontario during the fall and winter. It ranges from mild to severe and spreads from direct contact, coughs, sneezes, and face-to-face contact. Getting your flu shot each year is the most effective way to stay protected.
A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for nearly everyone ages 6 months and older. Getting it in the fall, before flu season starts, helps you avoid the flu, lowers the risk of severe illness, and keeps those around you safer.
Covid-19 Vaccine
Covid-19 is a respiratory illness that spreads through direct contact and contaminated surfaces. It can cause anything from mild symptoms to severe pneumonia, with older adults and people with health conditions at highest risk.
Staying up to date on your vaccine helps lower your risk of serious illness and keeps you protected as the virus continues to circulate.
RSV Vaccine
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms. It spreads through coughs, sneezes and close contact. Most people get mild symptoms but infants, older adults, and those with certain conditions are at a higher risk for serious complications like pneumonia.
Getting immunized in the fall helps prevent illnesses, protects families, and supports the health-care system during respiratory virus season.
Who Needs It This Season
Flu
The flu vaccine is recommended for anyone 6 months and older.
High-risk and priority groups (including seniors, young children, pregnant individuals, and health care workers).
RSV
RSV protection is for high-risk children under 2, adults 75+, adults 60-74 with health conditions, and pregnant individuals. Some of these individuals are eligible for OHIP-covered RSV. Others may require a prescription from their doctor to obtain the vaccination through their local pharmacy.
Ready To Book?
For Flu and Covid-19 vaccines, children over the age of 2 years old and adults can book directly at your local pharmacy.
For Covid-19, Toronto Public Health (TPH) Clinics offers Covid-19 vaccines by appointment for children aged 6 months to 4 years old. You can book through the City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Portal.
For RSV vaccine, call to schedule an appointment with your physician to determine if this vaccine is right for you.
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines are available to ages 6 months and older.