Flu Shot (Alberta)

Alberta update: April 1, 2026

The Alberta public flu campaign is now over for the season and will resume Fall 2026.

Exception: Children ages 5 to 8 years old who received their first flu vaccine this season are eligible for a second dose until April 30, 2026. Please contact your London Drugs pharmacist for availability and to book an appointment.

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.

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

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

• Children 5 to 8 years old who received their first flu vaccine this season and have not yet received their second dose.

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

Options to schedule an appointment:

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

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

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