Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory illness, particularly among infants, young children, and older adults, affecting the lungs and airways.

Ontario’s publicly funded RSV prevention program is offered to high-risk people and settings. The RSV vaccine is not publicly funded for the general public. The Ministry of Health has information about the vaccine and who is eligible:

High-risk older adult RSV vaccine program

Infant and high-risk children RSV prevention program

If you are eligible and are interested in getting the RSV vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider.