The Government of Alberta is inviting community pharmacies to administer doses of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine to Albertans at high risk for severe outcomes.
Effective April 7, 2026,in accordance with provincial policy and guidelines from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), patients who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the COVID-19 biological page on the Alberta Immunization Policy website can receive, from a community pharmacy, either
- a first dose of the 2025-26 LP.8.1 COVID‑19 vaccine, if not already received; or
- a second dose of the 2025-26 LP.8.1 seasonal COVID‑19 vaccine that has been offered during the current fall/winter immunization program.
Note: The Moderna pre‑filled syringe product is the only COVID‑19 vaccine distributed to pharmacies for this program and is only approved for patients 12 years and older. Younger children should be directed to Primary Care Alberta public/community health centres.
For more information, including a comprehensive breakdown of eligibility groups, details about the Alberta Outreach Immunization Program, product information, how to order vaccine, and reporting requirements, please refer to the Alberta Blue Cross Benefact #1309.
