Connecting Ontarians to The Tools They Need to Stay Healthy This Respiratory Illness Season

The government is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on their vaccinations, including flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Starting this month, flu shots will be made available to high-risk populations who are most susceptible to complications, with free flu shots for the general public aged six months and older available starting October 30.

Moderna’s new SPIKEVAX COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in early October, which better protects against the new Omicron XBB variant. The current COVID-19 vaccine will continue to be available for all Ontarians, as long as it has been a recommended six months since their previous dose. 

In addition, we are rolling out Ontario’s first publicly funded vaccination program of the first Health Canada approved RSV vaccine, Arexvy, for those 60 years and older residing in long-term care homes, Elder Care Lodges, and in some retirement homes. 

With Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, our government is providing Ontarians with the tools they need to stay safe and healthy this winter and avoid any unnecessary trips to the hospital.

News Releases;

EN: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003504/connecting-ontarians-to-the-tools-they-need-to-stay-healthy-this-respiratory-illness-season

FR: https://news.ontario.ca/fr/release/1003504/aiguiller-la-population-ontarienne-vers-les-outils-dont-elle-a-besoin-pour-rester-en-sante-durant-la-presente-saison-des-maladies-respiratoires