All Ontarians Aged 5+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster

Following the Health Canada approval of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, all Ontarians aged five and over will be eligible to book a bivalent booster dose as of Wednesday, December 21. Ontarians are strongly encouraged to keep up to date with their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to restore protection that may have decreased since a previous dose. This remains the best way for people to stay healthy this winter and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital.

A bivalent booster targets the original COVID-19 virus and provides better protection against other variants currently circulating. Individuals aged six months and older may also receive their flu shot at the same time, or at any time prior to or following a COVID-19 vaccine.

Find out more at ontario.ca/flu.