A Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians

November 12, 2025
By: Samir K. Sinha, Arushan Arulnamby

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In response to updated vaccines and recommendations becoming available, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has released an updated version of its pamphlet: A Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians. This is a comprehensive resource tailored for older adults looking to stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months and beyond.

The Guide covers the importance of vaccines in enabling healthy ageing and provides details on vaccines for COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Pneumococcal (Pneumonia), Shingles, Tetanus and Diphtheria, including the most recent recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

To support accessibility and reach, this resource will be further published in multiple languages over the coming weeks.