Flu Shot (Saskatchewan)

Saskatchewan update: October 1, 2025

The Saskatchewan public flu campaign will begin on Tuesday October 14, 2025 Flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now open for booking.

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:

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

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

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

To receive a public (free) flu vaccine at the pharmacy individuals must be:

• 5 years of age and older

  • Children 6 months to 4 years old can receive a flu vaccine at public health clinics

• Non-residents or individuals without a valid Saskatchewan Health Card may also be eligible for a free public flu vaccine. Contact the pharmacy for more information.

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 dose 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 Saskatchewan free public flu vaccine program 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 can be booked online or by speaking to a pharmacy team member.

• Public (free) flu vaccines for people age 65 years and over in Saskatchewan 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.

• If you have questions, speak to your London Drugs pharmacist.

Saskatchewan Health Authority Resources:

• Flu vaccination information visit Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Immunization Program | Government of Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Health Records: https://www.ehealthsask.ca/MySaskHealthRecord/MySaskHealthRecord