Get your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccine

Vaccinations for influenza are recommended for all individuals six months of age and older. Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for those who are at higher risk for severe influenza including:

• Children aged six months to five years of age.
• Adults 65 years of age and older.
• Residents in seniors congregate living.
• Individuals with certain medical conditions that place them at higher risk of influenza-related complications or hospitalizations;
• Individuals who are pregnant; and
• Individuals who identify as First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

Vaccinations for COVID-19 are recommended for all individuals six months of age and older. The recommended interval is six months from the last COVID-19 vaccine dose or COVID-19 infection, but it can be as short as three months. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for individuals at high risk for severe disease including:

• Adults 65 years of age and older.
• Residents of long-term care and other senior congregate living facilities.
• Individuals with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection;
• Individuals who are pregnant; and
• Individuals who identify as First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that circulates year-round with infections peaking from November to May. RSV  can cause serious illness in older adults, infants, and people with heart or lung conditions. 

Individuals ages 75 and older are eligible to receive the RSV vaccine. Those 60 years and older in congregate living settings may also be eligible. 

The RSV vaccine has been shown to reduce visits to the emergency department and admissions to hospital due to RSV. Unlike influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, which are recommended annually, the RSV vaccine is currently given as a single dose and provides protection for multiple years.

For more information on RSV and vaccine eligibility, check Time for the Shot.  

Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are safe and effective in reducing the spread of these diseases and the incidence of severe disease from these viruses.  

Book your vaccine appointment in one of three ways:

1. Through MyHealthNL: If you have a MyHealthNL account, book online at MyHealthNL.ca or through the MyChart app.
2. Using guest booking: If you do not have a MyHealthNL account, or if you are booking on behalf of someone else, use the guest booking link: MyHealthNL – Schedule an Appointment. Visit OneSpotNL for information about MyHealthNL, including how to sign up for an account.
3. By phone: Call 1-833-951-3884, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. NST (30 minutes earlier in most of Labrador).

If you have an MCP number, please have it on hand when booking.  

Vaccines are also available at no cost through participating local pharmacies and family physicians or through your local public health office. 

Homebound individuals 
Those who are unable to travel to a public flu clinic, pharmacy or physician’s office can arrange a home visit by calling 1-833-951-3884.  

Getting vaccinated against respiratory viruses is one of the most effective ways to reduce illness and serious complications from these illnesses. Vaccination also helps limit the spread of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV in our communities while reducing pressure on the health-care system. 

espiratory illness season begins, individuals are reminded to:

• Stay home when you’re sick;
• Avoid visiting people at high risk when sick;
• Consider wearing a mask to protect yourself, to protect others, or when recovering from illness;
• Wash your hands often;
• Cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing and sneezing and immediately dispose of used tissues in the trash; and
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

For more information, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Time for The Shot webpage.

Flu: https://www.timefortheshot.ca/flu/

COVID-19: https://www.timefortheshot.ca/covid-19/

RSV: https://www.timefortheshot.ca/rsv/