Question:
Where can I get an RSV vaccine? Is the vaccine free?
Answer:
A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has been approved by Health Canada for adults 60 years of age and older. This vaccine is not currently publicly funded (free to the public) in BC. It is available for purchase from select BC pharmacies. You can use the pharmacy clinic locator on the BC Pharmacy Association website to find a pharmacy with the RSV vaccine. Please book online or call to make an appointment. Some private health insurance plans may cover the cost of the vaccine; check with your provider.
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has not yet published its recommendations on the use of RSV vaccines in Canada.
Date last reviewed:
Monday, Nov 27, 2023