Toronto's Medical Officer of Health will roll up her sleeve Tuesday morning as the city kicks off its seasonal push for vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.
Dr. Michelle Murti is scheduled to receive her seasonal vaccinations at MisterPharmacist, located at 525 University Ave., at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a City of Toronto media advisory.
Toronto Public Health has invited media to attend the event, which is intended to highlight the importance of protecting yourself and others against respiratory illnesses as virus season begins.
Vaccines now available across the city
Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are now available to eligible residents, Toronto Public Health said.
The health unit says vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious illness and to help protect vulnerable members of the community.
Residents are being encouraged to check their eligibility and stay up to date on recommended vaccinations throughout the respiratory virus season.
Who the vaccines are for
The city is not specifying eligibility criteria in the advisory, instead directing residents to confirm whether they qualify for each of the three vaccines.
RSV, a common respiratory virus, is typically of greatest concern for infants and older adults, while flu and COVID-19 vaccines are updated each season to match circulating strains.
Tuesday's event also signals the start of the broader fall immunization push, with pharmacies across the city among the places residents can get their shots.
Murti's public vaccination comes as the city of more than three million people heads into the months when respiratory illnesses typically surge indoors.
Paid underground parking is available near the University Avenue pharmacy, with entrance access from Elm Street, the advisory notes.
Residents looking for more information on eligibility and clinic locations are encouraged to visit the City of Toronto's website.
