Fall 2026 immunizations

Note: This page was updated on October 23 to reflect the latest information.

COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccinations are available to Albertans this fall. Please visit MyHealth Alberta (Primary Care Alberta) for details on eligibility, timing and booking at public health clinics or pharmacies.

Information regarding vaccination against measles can be found here. Measles vaccinations are available through the University Health Centre and the University Health Centre Pharmacy.

COVID-19 vaccine

Eligible individuals: Vaccination is available at no cost at community pharmacies or public health clinics to those in eligible groups, including seniors aged 65 and older, health care workers, residents of continuing care homes, people who are pregnant, teachers eligible under the Back to School Act, First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, and those with eligible medical conditions. Eligible children under 12 must go to a public health clinic. Eligible Albertans 12 and older are encouraged to book at a community pharmacy.

All other individuals: Vaccination is available starting October 19:

• Individuals 12 and older: Select pharmacies, including the University Health Centre Pharmacy, will offer the vaccine (no prescription required), based on availability. The cost, including any administration fee, is set by the pharmacy and may vary. The vaccine is not offered for purchase at public health clinics for this age group.
• Children 6 months to 11 years: Vaccination is only available at Primary Care Alberta public health clinics; pharmacies do not carry COVID-19 vaccine for this age group. Children who do not meet the eligibility criteria pay a $100 administrative fee per dose or series. An invoice is mailed after the appointment and also appears in MyChart.

For employees with coverage under the Sun Life Extended Health Care plan, the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine and any associated administration fees are eligible for reimbursement, subject to the plan’s standard reimbursement levels. 

Influenza (flu) vaccine

Available starting October 19, at both public health clinics and select pharmacies, including the University Health Centre. There is no cost. Children 6 months to 4 years must be immunized at a public health or community health centre.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

Available at no cost to those 70 and over who do not live in a continuing care or supportive living facility, to those 60 or older who live in a continuing care or supportive living facility, to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals 60 or older, and, starting October 1, 2026, to adults 18 to 69 with certain high-risk conditions.

Adults aged 60 to 69 living independently who are not eligible for the free vaccine may be able to purchase the vaccine at select pharmacies the cost is covered under the SunLife Extended Health Care plan.