2024-25 Flu Shot Season
WHEN AND HOW
Starting in early October, FREE flu shots will be available for the most vulnerable and high priority populations including (but not limited to):
- those in hospital and hospital staff
- residents and staff in long-term care homes
- those in retirement homes and other congregate settings
- those who are 65 years and older from participating doctor/nurse practitioner offices and TBDHU clinics.
To see the complete list of high priority populations, please visit Ontario.ca/flu.
The flu vaccine will also be available for high priority populations at participating pharmacies starting mid-October.
Starting October 28, FREE flu shots will be available to everyone 6 months and older who lives, works, or goes to school in Ontario from:
- participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices (anyone 6 months and older)
- participating pharmacies (anyone 2 years and older)
- other community health care providers
FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINES AT THE SAME TIME
- It is safe and convenient to receive both the COVID-19 and flu shots at the same time, reducing the need for multiple visits to a doctor, nurse practitioner, or local pharmacy.
- More information on the COVID-19 vaccine will be available soon.
- Those who are eligible and are 6 months and older should receive the most recent formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine this fall as it is expected to provide a better immune response against the current strains of COVID-19 that are circulating through the community.
For more information about Ontario's campaigns:
- FLU - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/flu
- COVID-19 - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/COVID-19