RSV shots free of charge in N.S. for infants under 8 months, adults 75 and older
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Nova Scotia says it is making RSV shots free of charge for infants under eight months old and adults 75 years and older.
Starting today, adults 75 and older can book their vaccines with pharmacies and the province’s public health agency.
Appointments will start Monday.
The shot for infants is a monoclonal antibody and not a vaccine.
Infants under eight months will be offered their first dose before they are discharged from the hospital as newborns or through their primary care provider.
RSV is a respiratory virus that can lead to severe complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia.
RSV season typically begins in late fall and lasts until spring.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 10, 2025.
Note to readers:This is a corrected story. A previous version stated that infants would be offered a vaccine. In fact, they will be offered a dose of a monoclonal antibody that is not a vaccine.