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RSV vaccine in Calgary

If you're 70 or older and haven't had an RSV vaccine, you can get it free in Alberta, and you only need one dose. Some younger adults qualify too. Wessam Sakr, the pharmacist who owns Edgemont Family Pharmacy, gives it in NW Calgary.

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A prepared syringe, two small glass vials and a folded gauze square laid out on a stainless tray

Who gets the RSV vaccine free in Alberta

From MyHealth Alberta. In every case, you must not have had an RSV vaccine before.

  • You're 70 or older

    No other conditions needed.

  • You're 60 or older and Indigenous

    Or you live in a continuing care or supportive living facility, where it's offered on site.

  • You're 18 to 69 with certain conditions

    You've had or will have a lung transplant, you've had a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy, you're on home oxygen, or you're on dialysis. Some of these groups get it at public health instead.

One dose

Doses
1More than one isn't recommended at this time.
Best timing
Before RSV seasonWhich usually starts in late fall and lasts until spring. You can get it any time of year.
With other vaccines
Same visit is fineIncluding flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Not eligible for free?
You may be able to pay for it at a pharmacyAsk us whether it's right for you.

What the days after feel like

Side effects tend to be mild and go away in a few days. Common ones include a sore, red or swollen arm, feeling tired, a headache, a fever, aches or an upset stomach.

You'll wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes after the needle. If you have an allergy to any part of the vaccine, or had a reaction to one like it, tell us before you book.

Who gives your vaccine

Wessam Sakr, BScPharm, RPh, pharmacist and owner of Edgemont Family Pharmacy

Wessam Sakr, BScPharm, RPh

Certified Bariatric Educator, Obesity CanadaCertified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes CanadaOver nine years of patient care

Wessam owns the pharmacy and works in it. He'll confirm you qualify and check what else you're due for while you're here.

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What people say about getting vaccinated here

Rated 4.9 from 202 Google reviews (November 2026). These are about visits here in general, not the RSV vaccine in particular.

  • Sandrene Redhead-Spencer · October 2026

    Very professional service provided by the team. Especially the Pharmacist, attentive and informative regarding vaccines

  • Michael Petersen · March 2026

    Excellent and friendly service. Got in for vaccinations and was seen quickly.

  • Geoff Stimpson · September 2026

    On time, no crowds in waiting room, thorough and careful.

Common questions

Is the RSV vaccine free in Alberta?

Yes, if you're 70 or older, 60 or older and Indigenous or in continuing care, or 18 to 69 with certain conditions such as a lung transplant, home oxygen or dialysis, and you haven't had an RSV vaccine before.

How many doses of the RSV vaccine do I need?

One. More than one dose isn't recommended at this time.

Can I get the RSV vaccine with my flu shot?

Yes. MyHealth Alberta says you can get other vaccines, including flu and COVID-19, at the same time as the RSV vaccine.

What are Arexvy and Abrysvo?

They're two of the three RSV vaccines for adults authorized in Canada, along with mRESVIA. The pharmacist will tell you which one you'll get.

General information based on MyHealth Alberta's RSV vaccine page (current as of October 1, 2026) and alberta.ca's respiratory virus season page. It doesn't replace advice from your own healthcare provider.

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