Vaccines Covered for New Brunswick Residents 65 Years and Older
| Vaccines | National Recommendations | Coverage Details1 |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | At least 1 dose of either Comirnaty, Nuvaxovid or Spikevax per year | |
| Influenza | 1 dose of either Fluad or Fluzone High-Dose per year | Comirnaty and Spikevax are available for free for older adults, with Nuvaxovid also covered for certain older adults.Fluad is available for free for older adults, with Fluzone High-Dose also covered for certain 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 | |
| Shingles | 2 doses of Shingrix | Abrysvo is available for free for certain older adults and all adults 75 years and older living in the community.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.