Get your COVID-19 Vaccine

*Based on vaccine availability & eligibility.

COVID-19 Vaccines* are available by appointment or walk-in.

Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine.

The updated COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets the current circulating variants.


 Looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19? The updated COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets the current circulating variants. Get your free COVID-19 vaccine or booster at a Rexall Pharmacy near you. 

By getting vaccinated, you can help protect yourself and your loved ones from falling seriously ill to the virus and help to reduce the spread in your community. Walk in to any Rexall Pharmacy and ask your Pharmacist for a COVID-19 vaccine. Or, book an appointment using our online COVID-19 vaccine booking tool. You can also book appointments online for your family.

Get your updated COVID-19 vaccine.

The updated COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets the current circulating variants.
*Based on vaccine availability & eligibility.


 Looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19? The updated COVID-19 vaccine more closely targets the current circulating variants. Get your free COVID-19 vaccine or booster at a Rexall Pharmacy near you. 

By getting vaccinated, you can help protect yourself and your loved ones from falling seriously ill to the virus and help to reduce the spread in your community. Walk in to any Rexall Pharmacy and ask your Pharmacist for a COVID-19 vaccine. Or, book an appointment using our online COVID-19 vaccine booking tool. You can also book appointments online for your family.

*Based on vaccine availability & eligibility.


COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

  • COVID-19 clinical vaccine guidance may change as emerging evidence comes forward. For up-to-date eligibility criteria, please refer to provincial eligibility requirements.

    Ontario - Eligibility
    Alberta - Eligibility
    British Columbia - Eligibility
    Saskatchewan - Eligibility
    Manitoba - Eligibility

  • National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated its recommendations on the timing of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccines. NACI concluded that individuals could receive routine vaccines at the same time or within days of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Yes. It is recommended that children ages 5-11 receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Although children and youth are less likely to get very ill from COVID-19, they can still:

    • get ill from COVID-19
    • be infected with COVID-19 and not have any symptoms
    • spread COVID-19 to others
    • experience longer-term effects if they do get infected
    • get a rare but serious complication called multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)

    Children with certain underlying medical conditions may have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

  • Similar to adults, children and youth are well protected against severe illness 14 days after their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who have already had COVID-19 may still get vaccinated to protect themselves from getting it again.

  • Children who are 5 years of age and are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, would receive a dose of the latest XBB formulation COVID-19 vaccine.

  • The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has updated its recommendations on concurrent COVID-19 vaccine administration in children ages 5 to 11 years of age. Individuals ages 6 months and above may receive routine vaccines at the same time or within days of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Some people have no side effects, while others may have some reactions. Reactions are most often mild and go away by themselves within hours or days. Common side effects include:

    • redness at the site of injection
    • soreness at the site of injection
    • swelling at the site of injection
    • chills
    • fatigue
    • joint pain
    • headache
    • mild fever
    • muscle aches

    Myocarditis and pericarditis are the inflammation of the heart muscle and the lining that surrounds the outside of the heart. Health Canada continues to monitor information about the link between myocarditis, pericarditis, and mRNA vaccines. Cases after mRNA vaccination in youth and adults are rare. For more information on myocarditis and the link to mRNA vaccines, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/vaccines/safety-side-effects.html#myocarditis-and-pericarditis 

    Seek immediate medical attention if your child experiences any of the following symptoms after getting a vaccine:

    • chest pain or pressure
    • irregular heartbeat or rhythm, including beating too quickly, too slowly, or in an irregular pattern
    • shortness of breath

    As COVID-19 vaccines rollout continues across Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, and provincial and territorial health authorities continue to:

    • monitor the use of all COVID-19 vaccines closely
    • examine and assess any new safety concerns
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at a Rexall Pharmacy, please refer to the appointment confirmation email you received and follow the instructions located in the email to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

  • For individuals 6 months of age and older, who are not immunocompromised, the Government of Canada recommends the mRNA COVID-19 if you have no contradictions to the vaccine. The recommended number of doses and intervals between dosage depends on your age and health condition, please refer to the Government of Canada’s recommendations for use for more information (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-26-covid-19-vaccine.html#a5).