Covid-19 Information for Alberta

Updates for Alberta – April 1, 2026

Spring COVID-19 vaccine boosters will be available starting April 7, 2026.

An additional provincially funded (free) COVID-19 vaccine dose is available AT THE PHARMACY for the following Alberta residents with a valid Alberta Health Services Card who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 infection. For more details visit Alberta Health - COVID-19 vaccine information.

*Must be at least 3 months from a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose

• Adults 80 years of age or older

• Adults 65 to 79 years of age with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 infection.

• Adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors

• Individuals 12 years of age or older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to an underlying condition or treatment*).

• Available at public health only: Children 6 months to 11 years of age who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to an underlying condition or treatment*).

* For the list of eligible underlying conditions please see: COVID-19 signs, symptoms and severity of disease: A clinician guide - Canada.ca

Private-pay COVID-19 vaccines may be available for purchase at the pharmacy. Many private insurance providers will provide partial or full coverage. Please contact the pharmacy to confirm vaccine availability.

Options to schedule an appointment:

• Online booking

• Speak to a pharmacy team member for help scheduling an appointment

• Walk-in requests may be accommodated subject to availability.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine options (subject to availability)

• Moderna Spikevax LP.8.1 (publicly funded free or private-pay)

• Pfizer Comirnaty LP.8.1 (private pay only)

If you have not received any COVID-19 vaccine since October 2025, a dose is recommended for the following groups and a provincially funded dose may also be received at the pharmacy for Alberta residents with a valid Alberta Health Services Card.

• Eligible healthcare workers

• All residents of continuing care homes and seniors supportive living accommodations

• Homebound home care clients

• Individuals 6 months of age and older with underlying medical or immunocompromising conditions. If under 12 years of age, please contact Alberta Health Services.

• Individuals experiencing homelessness

• Individuals 65 years of age and older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit

• Teachers

• Minors under 18 years of age require written or verbal consent from a parent or guardian

• For details visit: COVID-19 info for Albertans | Alberta.ca

To receive a COVID-19 Vaccine at the pharmacy **PRIVATE PAY**

• Must be 12 years of age or older.

• Patients who do not qualify for a public COVID-19 vaccine, may choose to pay for the vaccine. Private insurance providers may provide partial or full coverage. A prescription is not required.

• Please contact the pharmacy to confirm vaccine availability.

National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendation:

Beginning in the fall of 2025, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or severe COVID-19 disease as follows:

• All adults 65 years of age and older

• Those 6 months of age and older who are:

• Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings

• Individuals with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs

• Pregnant women and Individuals who are pregnant

• Individuals in or from First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities

• Members of racialized and other equity-denied communities

• Healthcare workers and other care providers in facilities and community settings.

All individuals (previously vaccinated and unvaccinated) 6 months of age and over not in the preceding list may also choose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, children under 12 years old must make an appointment at public health.

For more information visit: COVID-19 vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide - Canada.ca