Vaccines Covered for Manitoba Residents 65 Years and Older
| Vaccines | National Recommendations | Coverage Details1 |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | At least 1 dose of either Comirnaty, Nuvaxovid or Spikevax per year | Comirnaty, Nuvaxovid and Spikevax are available for free for older adults |
| Influenza | 1 dose of either Fluad or Fluzone High-Dose per year | Fluad is available for free for older adults |
| Pneumococcal (Pneumonia) | 1 dose of either Prevnar 20 or Capvaxive2 | Prevnar 20 is available for free for older adults, based on one’s previous vaccination history and risk factors |
| RSV | 1 dose of either Abrysvo, Arexvy or mRESVIA can be used based on personal factors | Arexvy and mRESVIA is available for free for certain adults 60 to 79 years and all adults 80 years and older |
| Shingles | 2 doses of Shingrix | Shingrix is not available for free for older adults, except for certain Veterans3 and Indigenous4 older adults |
| Tetanus and Diphtheria | Immunization history will determine the type of vaccine and the number of doses needed | Vaccines are available for free, including for older adults every 10 years |
2 Recommendations vary for older adults who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
3 Eligible Veterans may be covered for this vaccine through Veterans Affairs Canada.
4 Eligible First Nations and Inuit may be covered for this vaccine through Indigenous Services Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program.