RSV Protection for Eligible Groups - 2026/2027

For more information on the RSV program, please see below:

Where can I learn more about RSV, including signs and symptoms?

To learn more visit:

• Ontario Ministry of Health Respiratory Syncytial Virus webpage (French)

Protection for infants and high-risk children

 

Protection for eligible older adults

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How to get protected if eligible

 

RSV vaccine for pay; those who are 60 to 74 years

• Not eligible for publicly funded: People who are not eligible for the publicly funded vaccines (as listed above) and are at least 60 years old can order the RSV vaccine and pay out of pocket with a prescription from their health care provider, even if they don’t belong to any of the priority groups listed above.
• Private insurance: The Ontario Ministry of Health does not reimburse but some private insurers may cover all or part of the cost of the vaccine.
• TBDHU will not administer: This vaccine CANNOT be brought to TBDHU to receive.
• Pharmacist may be able to give: Your pharmacist may be able to administer it. Confirm with your pharmacy if they can administer the RSV vaccine to you.
• Prescribing health care provider: If the pharmacist is not able to adminster, book a follow up appointment with the health care provider who prescribed the vaccine.

This page provides basic information only. It must not take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always talk to a health care professional about any health concerns.

For Further Information

Call (807) 625-5900 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630 to speak with a nurse about the vaccine options OR ask for an infectious disease nurse if you have questions about an RSV infection.