RSV vaccine in Toronto

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus. For most people it causes a mild cold, but in older adults and people with certain chronic conditions it can lead to more serious lower respiratory illness. The RSV vaccine is aimed at reducing that risk of severe illness in the people most likely to be affected by it.

The vaccine is given on site at 750 Dundas St W #11, Toronto, as part of the clinic’s vaccination services.

One shot, aimed at the people most at risk of a severe RSV illness.

This page explains RSV vaccination in general terms. It is not medical advice and not a guarantee that you are eligible or that a dose is in stock. Whether this vaccine is right for you is a conversation to have with the physician when you book.

RSV vaccination is generally recommended for older adults, particularly those aged 75 and up, and for adults aged 60 to 74 who have chronic heart or lung conditions, a weakened immune system, are frail, or live in a long-term care or other congregate setting. It is not currently a target vaccine for the general population under 60.

Whether it applies to you depends on your age and health history together, not either one alone — that's a question for the physician, not something to self-diagnose from a list.

Whether a repeat dose will eventually be recommended down the line is still being studied, and there is no established booster schedule at this time. If that guidance changes, the clinic will follow the updated recommendation rather than a fixed timeline invented today.

Ontario funds RSV vaccination publicly for some higher-risk seniors, based on a combination of age, health conditions and living situation — for example, some residents of long-term care or retirement homes, and some community-dwelling seniors with higher-risk conditions. The exact criteria are set by the province and change from year to year, so this page states it at that level rather than naming a specific age cutoff.

Eligibility for public funding depends on your individual circumstances — ask when you book, and the clinic will tell you what applies before you attend.

For the fuller picture of how Ontario’s RSV coverage works, see our blog post on RSV vaccine coverage in Ontario.

If you don’t qualify for public funding, the vaccine is available at a self-pay cost that varies. This page doesn’t publish a figure — ask when you book, and the clinic will tell you the current price before you attend, so there are no surprises at the counter.

Common reactions are mild and short-lived — soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, along with fatigue, headache or muscle aches. These typically resolve within a few days on their own.

Call the clinic at (416) 681-0444 if a reaction feels more severe than that, doesn’t settle within a few days, or you’re otherwise concerned.

RSV vaccination is booked by phone. Call (416) 681-0444 and ask for the RSV vaccine — the team will confirm eligibility and, if you’re coming in for it specifically, it’s worth calling first to confirm current stock rather than making a wasted trip. Appointments run Mon – Thu 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm · 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Same-visit vaccination during walk-in hours may be possible, but because eligibility and stock both need checking first, booking ahead by phone is the more reliable route for this particular vaccine.

The clinic is at 750 Dundas St W #11, Toronto, ON M6J 3S3 — Bathurst entrance. Dr. Harris Hashim, MD, CCFP, and the clinic team also offer the Shingrix (shingles) vaccine on site, alongside the full vaccination lineup.