The respiratory virus vaccination campaign is set to begin on October 10, 2023.
The campaign is designed to offer, free of charge, the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine to the entire population and the pneumococcal vaccine to certain groups of people.
The flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for all people at risk of developing complications if they were to contract these viruses and infections.
Who can get the vaccine?
The flu vaccine is offered free of charge to everyone aged 6 months or older.
The 2023-2024 vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses is important for the following individuals:
- People aged 60 years and over;
- People living in long-term care homes CHSLDs or RPAs and other congregate living settings with a high proportion of elderly and vulnerable people;
- People who are immunocompromised or on dialysis;
- People living with a chronic disease (heart, lung, diabetes, severe obesity, etc.);
- Pregnant women;
- People living in the same household or caregivers of the above-mentioned groups;
- People living in remote or isolated areas;
- Healthcare workers.
It is possible to receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines during the same visit.
It is recommended that you get both the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine. The flu vaccine does not offer protection against COVID-19 and does not worsen COVID-19 symptoms in case of infection.
Where can I get my flu shot?
You can get your shot in our local points of service (vaccination, screening and sample collection) or at one of our mobile sites within the community.
Community sites Local point of service | 2023 Schedule |
Kirkland | Monday to Friday : 9 am to 5 pm |
Montréal (Lachine) | Monday to Friday : 9 am to 5 pm
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Clients from facilities not located on the West Island, more specifically, from:
- Grace Dart Extended Care Centre
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute
- West Montreal Readaptation Centre (WMRC)
- Batshaw Youth and Family Centres
- St. Mary’s Hospital Centre
Please contact your CLSC or go to the Clic Santé site where you will be able to find information on all the vaccination sites across Québec.
For more information
For more information on the flu and COVID vaccine, visit the vaccination campaign page.