Flu Shot (Alberta)

Alberta update: October 1, 2025

The Alberta public flu campaign will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025

Flu vaccine appointments are now open for booking.

For COVID-19 vaccine information visit Covid-19 Alberta - London Drugs Pharmacy

Canada’s National Advisory Committee for Immunization (NACI) recommends that the influenza vaccine should be offered annually to anyone 6 months of age and older who does not have a contradiction to the vaccine.

Options to schedule an appointment:

1. Online booking at https://londondrugs.medmeapp.com/schedule/activity-groups/flu?province=AB.

2. Speak to a pharmacy team member for help scheduling an appointment.

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

To receive a flu vaccine at the pharmacy individuals must be:

• A resident of Alberta with a valid Alberta Health Care Card

• 5 years of age and older

  • Children 6 months to 4 years can receive a flu vaccine at public health. Call Alberta Health Link by dialing 811.

International students, visitors, or non-residents of Alberta:

• May be eligible to receive a free flu vaccine from public health

• For information contact Alberta Health Link by dialing 811

Children receiving their first flu vaccine this year:

The flu vaccine is usually given as a single dose each flu season starting in October of each year. Children under 9 years of age who have never had a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine require 2 doses. The second dose of vaccine is important to raise their level of protection and should be given 4 weeks after the first dose. Older children only need one dose.

Available Flu Vaccines

• Ages 5 to 64 years – Public (free) standard flu vaccine

• Ages 65 years and older:

  • Public (free) – Fluad® adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine

  • Private pay – Fluzone® High Dose trivalent flu vaccine

High Dose Flu Vaccine (Fluzone® HD) - Ages 65 years and older **PRIVATE PAY**

• Fluzone® HD is not included in the 2025-2026 Alberta free public flu vaccine program this year but will be available for purchase at the pharmacy if preferred. Private insurance coverage may be available.

• Fluzone® HD vaccine is a trivalent flu vaccine that contains four times the amount of influenza antigen compared to a standard dose flu vaccine for an enhanced immune response in adults 65 years and older.

• Appointments for Fluzone® HD be booked at https://londondrugs.medmeapp.com/schedule/activity-groups/flu?province=AB or by speaking to a pharmacy team member.

• Public (free) flu vaccines for people age 65 years and over in Alberta will be Fluad®, an enhanced trivalent flu vaccine that includes an adjuvant to boost the immune response. Both vaccines are recommended for adults age 65 years and older.

• For more information about flu vaccines in Alberta visit "Get immunized against respiratory illness" or talk to your London Drugs pharmacist to learn about your options.

Alberta Health Services Resources

• Provincial flu information visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza/influenza.aspx

• Access your Alberta Health Records: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/myhealthrecords