What Vaccines Can You Get at a Toronto Pharmacy in 2026?
Your pharmacy is now one of the easiest places to stay up to date on vaccines, with no doctor's visit needed. As of July 1, 2026, Ontario pharmacists can administer several newly publicly funded vaccines on top of the flu and COVID-19 shots you already know. Here's the full picture.
Free with a valid Ontario health card
These vaccines are publicly funded for eligible Ontarians, meaning no out-of-pocket cost when you qualify:
- Influenza (flu shot), everyone 6 months and older, every fall.
- COVID-19, updated doses as recommended by Ontario Public Health.
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough), new for pharmacists July 2026. One dose in adulthood, in every pregnancy, and as a tetanus booster every 10 years.
- Shingles (Shingrix), new July 2026. Publicly funded as a two-dose series for adults aged 65–70.
- Pneumococcal, new July 2026. Adults 65+ and younger adults with certain health conditions.
- RSV, new July 2026. Older adults at highest risk (and long-term care residents).
Not sure if you're eligible or due for a dose? Our pharmacist can check for you in a couple of minutes.
Travel & private vaccines
Planning a trip? We also offer travel and private vaccines (often covered by extended health plans):
- Hepatitis A & B (Twinrix), for travel to many parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- Typhoid, for South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.
- Meningococcal (ACYW), for travellers, students, and Hajj.
- HPV (Gardasil 9), adult catch-up up to age 45.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, but for flu season and busy periods we recommend booking ahead so there's no wait. Booking online takes about a minute.
What to bring
- Your Ontario health card (for publicly funded vaccines)
- A list of your current medications and allergies
- Your immunization record, if you have one
- For travel vaccines: your destinations and travel dates
Ready for your shot?
Book a vaccine appointment online, or call us, walk-ins always welcome.
Book a Vaccine Appointment → Call (416) 654-8181Eligibility and publicly funded programs are set by Ontario Public Health and can change. This article is general information, our pharmacist will confirm what applies to you.