Vaccines Covered for Nova Scotia 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 and Spikevax are available for free for older adults, with Nuvaxovid also covered for certain older adults. |
| Influenza | 1 dose of either Fluad or Fluzone High-Dose per year | Fluzone High-Dose and Fluad are 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 | Abrysvo, Arexvy and mRESVIA are available for free for certain adults 60 to 74 years and all adults 75 years and older |
| Shingles | 2 doses of Shingrix | Shingrix is available for free for older adults3,4 |
| 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 also be covered for this vaccine through Veterans Affairs Canada if they are unable to access it through provincial health services.
4 Eligible First Nations and Inuit may also be covered for this vaccine through Indigenous Services Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program if they are unable to access it through provincial health services.