Ontario and Quebec Begin RSV Immunization for Infants

Ontario doctors have started offering the RSV shot to infants, with Quebec's rollout scheduled for November 4.

Overview

Ontario has begun offering Nirsevimab, a shot providing passive immunity to RSV, at select doctor's offices.
The RSV shot is designed to protect infants and seniors from serious lower respiratory tract infections like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
Quebec will start administering the shots on November 4 to newborns in hospitals and delivery centers.
Parents in Quebec can book immunization appointments online for infants under six months or those at higher risk.
The RSV shot will also be available in Nunavut and Yukon this fall and winter, with specific dates yet to be announced.