Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises that influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available by appointment at various clinics across the province starting on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Vaccine clinic appointments can be booked online at TimefortheShot.ca. Appointments are available for the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, or both at the same time. New appointment times will continue to be added, so individuals are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates.

Appointments can also be booked by phone by calling 1-833-951-3884.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are also available at no cost through participating local pharmacies and family physicians or through your local public health office.

Homebound individuals who are unable to travel to a vaccine clinic or visit a pharmacist or doctor can arrange a home visit by calling 1-833-951-3884.

Both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines target the latest circulating strains and are safe and effective in helping to prevent infection, reduce transmission, and lower the risk of severe disease. It is safe for individuals to receive both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. Individuals are reminded to bring a valid MCP card and wear a short-sleeved shirt to their appointment.

For more information, please visit TimefortheShot.ca.

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BACKGROUNDER

Who should get the influenza vaccine?

Vaccinations for influenza are recommended for 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.

Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine?

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.

Reminders

As the respiratory 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.