The province previously only offered free shots to seniors 60 and older who are considered high-risk

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones in February, 2024. Ms. Jones, who is set to announce the expansion of public coverage for RSV vaccines, says immunization reduces severe outcomes and hospitalizations.

Beginning this fall, all Ontarians 75 and older will be eligible for a free shot that protects against respiratory syncytial virus.

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones is scheduled to announce the expansion of public coverage for RSV vaccines on Wednesday, according to a Ministry of Health release that The Globe and Mail obtained in advance.

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