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title: Protecting Seniors During Respiratory Illness Season
description: Ontario encourages seniors and caregivers to stay protected this respiratory illness season with free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. Learn who is eligible and how to access vaccines to reduce serious illness and hospitalizations.
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# [Protecting Seniors During Respiratory Illness Season](https://www.fco.ngo/all-news/protecting-seniors-during-respiratory-illness-season)

 Written by [Family Councils Ontario](https://www.fco.ngo/all-news/author/family-councils-ontario) | Dec 2, 2025 4:29:22 PM

Ontario seniors and their families are encouraged to stay up to date with free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines available now at pharmacies, public health units, and health-care providers. Up-to-date immunizations will help protect against respiratory illnesses.

Key reminders for older adults and caregivers: 

- Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older 

- RSV vaccines are free for adults 75+ and high-risk adults 60+, including long-term care and retirement home residents. 

- Vaccination helps prevent serious illness and hospitalizations, protecting both seniors and those who care for them. 

Families are encouraged to speak with their health-care provider or local public health unit to ensure loved ones are fully protected this season. 

[Click here to read the official news release.](https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006669/ontario-providing-free-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines-across-the-province) 

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