Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign: COVID-19 shots no longer free for all
Posted October 7, 2025 10:30 am.
Quebecers can now book their appointments as the province’s fall vaccination campaign is underway but unlike previous years the COVID-19 shot is no longer free for all.
Unless an individual is part of a high-risk group, the Association québécoise des pharmaciens propriétaires (AQPP) had said that the cost for a vaccine dose will range between $150 and $180.
The COVID-19 vaccine remains free of charge to:
- Immunocompromised individuals or have chronic illnesses
- People aged 65 and older
- On dialysis
- Residents of long-term care facilities (CHSLDs)
- Private seniors’ residences (RPAs)
- Adults living in remote and isolated areas
- Healthcare workers
- Pregnant individuals
The public can now also book appointments to be vaccinated against influenza, offered free of charge to individuals aged six months and older who request it.
“More than 1,600 community pharmacies across Quebec have agreed to offer vaccination services in their communities,” said the AQPP in a news release on Tuesday. “It’s worth remembering that in the past year, Quebec pharmacies have surpassed the milestone of one million vaccine doses administered, a testament to the progress made since pharmacists were granted the right to prescribe and administer vaccines in 2020, and their commitment to health prevention.”
To book a vaccination appointment the AQPP said that the first step is to consult the Clic Santé platform to see the appointment slots available at your pharmacy.
“If your pharmacy is not listed,” the AQPP added. “Check with your pharmacy team to see if additional slots are available or if it is better for you to book an appointment at another vaccination site.”
