In April 2026, spring COVID-19 doses are recommended for people at high risk.
People who are not high risk should not get a spring dose, even if they missed one in the fall or winter. They can receive their next COVID-19 vaccine during the fall/winter 2026–27 program.
Spring COVID-19 Booster Eligibility
- People aged 80 years and older should receive an additional dose of vaccine
- People aged 65 to 79 years may receive an additional dose of vaccine
- The following high-risk populations should receive an additional dose:
- Adults living in long-term care homes or other shared housing for seniors
- People aged 55 and older who are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, and their non‑Indigenous household members who are also 55 and older
- Anyone aged 6 months or older who has a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or treatment, including (but not limited to):
- Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2
- Disabilities (e.g. Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries)
- Heart conditions (e.g., cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.)
- Mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia spectrum disorders)
- Obesity
- Primary immunodeficiency diseases
- Use of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medication
Where to Get Vaccinated
People who are eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine can receive it for free at:
- Their long-term care home
- Some pharmacies
- Community health centres
- Indigenous-led vaccination clinic
- Some family doctors / primary care providers
Proof of Vaccination
COVID-19 certificates are not available in spring 2026 because the online portal is no longer in use. Starting in Fall 2026, COVID-19 vaccination records will be available on a different website.
More Information
Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines