Ontario
High Risk & Priority Populations are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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*Subject to vaccine availability and eligibility.
Starting on Monday, October 26, 2026, anyone 6 months of age and older who lives, works, or goes to school in Ontario can get a free COVID-19 vaccine.
High Risk & Priority Populations include:
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All adults 65 years of age or older
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Those 6 months of age and older who are:
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Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
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Individuals with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs
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Pregnant women and individuals
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Individuals in or from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
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Members of underserved communities
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Healthcare workers, first responders, and other care providers in facilities and community settings
If it has been at least 3 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection, you may be eligible for an updated dose this season. While a 6-month interval is ideal for a stronger immune response, getting vaccinated earlier is still safe and effective.
Most individuals are advised to receive one dose per year. However, the following are recommended to receive two doses annually (fall and spring):
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Adults aged 80 and older
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Residents of long-term care homes who are aged 18 and older
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Residents of congregate living settings (e.g., retirement homes) who are aged 65 years and older
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Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
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Adults aged 65 to 79 with an underlying medical condition
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Individuals aged 55 years and older who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis and their non-Indigenous household members aged 55 years and older
Adults aged 65-79 without an underlying condition are also at high-risk of COVID-19 disease and should receive one dose as soon as it becomes available in the fall AND may receive an additional dose in the spring.
Staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations is crucial for protecting yourself and those around you. For more information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-vaccines
*Please note there may be a decreased immune response to the vaccine, but has not shown to pose a safety risk, when provided sooner than the recommended 6-month period by National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
*Based on vaccine availability and eligibility.
Last update: October 2, 2026


