Vaccination is the most effective and safest way to protect yourself and your loved ones against many infectious diseases.
The vaccination campaign against respiratory infections aims to offer the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. The campaign also aims to vaccinate certain population groups against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The recommendations are aimed primarily at people at high risk of complications. See the following links for more information:
Eligibility
Influenza and COVID -19
Vaccines against influenza and COVID-19 are available free of charge to all.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is available only to people :
- 60 years and over residing in long-term care facilities (CHSLD) or in intermediate resources-support for autonomy (RI-SAPA);
- 75 and over living in RPA (private seniors' residences).
The RSV vaccine is offered free of charge via mobile vaccination sessions for residents of the following residential facilities:
- CHSLD,
- RI-SAPA,
- Private seniors' residences (RPA) depending on dose availability
It is not available by appointment via Clic santé at CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale local service points (PSL).
IMPORTANT : Immunization of high-risk individuals living in private senior's residences (RPA)
Due to high demand for the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (adults) this fall, a prioritization is underway within the various private seniors' residences (RPA) to target the most high-risk clients.
Adjustments will be made on an ongoing basis to ensure that as many people as possible are vaccinated. Targeted individuals will be informed of their eligibility. No appointment is necessary.
Making an appointment
To book an appointment for COVID-19 and the influenza vaccine, use one of the following two methods:
- Online :Clic Santé
- By telephone : 1 877 644-4545, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
RSV vaccine appointments cannot be booked via clic santé or the PSL call centre.
Co-administration of vaccines
You can receive the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same vaccination session. It will be possible to make a selection when you book your appointment. People receiving the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine can also receive it at the same time.
These vaccines, administered at the same time, provide the same protection against disease as if they were given a few days or weeks apart. No particular problems have been reported following their simultaneous administration.
Local vaccination
To facilitate access to vaccination services for vulnerable people or those living in remote areas, local vaccination activities will be held throughout the fall.
Local vaccination is now over for the season.
