Influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are often administered simultaneously, their target audiences are so similar. The Comité d'immunisation du Québec also suggests administering a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine during the influenza campaign for at-risk groups (details below).
Influenza
This vaccination is meant to reduce influenza-related complications, hospitalizations and deaths, mainly in high-risk individuals. It stimulates the production of antibodies, which can diminish over time, especially in the elderly and those with reduced immunity. Vaccines are adjusted annually, according to the characteristics of the expected viral strains.
Pneumococcus
The aim of the pneumococcal vaccination program is to reduce the number of pneumococcal infections.
Who can receive these vaccines
Influenza
- People at high risk of complications
- Individuals likely to transmit influenza to these groups
- Residents of isolated communities, with priority given to those most at risk
- Essential-service providers
- Travelers to areas at risk for influenza
- Anyone wishing to reduce their risk of infection or transmission
Pneumococcus
- Individuals aged 65 and over
- People aged 2 to 64 with certain conditions
- Adults aged 18 and over who want to reduce their risk, unless they have already been vaccinated with Pneu-C-20.
Where to get vaccinated
What to bring to the appointment
- Your card for Medicare (RAMQ) or your IFH documentation (Interim Federal Health Program)
Mobile walk-in vaccination clinics
Thursday, August 8, 2024, | Mackenzie-King Park – 4907 Saint-Kevin Ave, Montreal |
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, | John F. Kennedy Park (chalet) - Outremont Avenue (intersection of Ducharme Avenue and Wiseman Avenue), Montreal |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, | Parc Lucia-Kowaluk (formerly Léo-Pariseau) - 257 Léo-Pariseau Street |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM | Martin-Luther-King Park – 3453 Kent Ave, Montreal, QC H3S 2T3 |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, | Ometz – 5400 Westbury Ave, Montreal |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024, | Coffee Park (Westhaven) - 7330 Coffee St, Montreal |
Thursday, August 22, 2024, | Benny Park - Benny Ave, Montreal (on the lawn along Monkland, next to the sports center) |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, | Saidye-Bronfman Park - 1815 Buchan St, Montreal (next to the sports center) |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, | Liège Park - 8380 Wiseman Ave, Montreal |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM | Alima - Centre de nutrition sociale périnatale - 2182, Lincoln Ave, Montreal, QC H3H 1J3 |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, | Confederation Park Chalet, 6262 Fielding Ave, Montreal |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM | Connaught Park - 1620 Graham Blvd, Mont-Royal |
Thursday, September 5, 2024, | P-E Trudeau Park– 6975 chemin Mackle, Côte Saint-Luc
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024, | Beaubien Park Outremont (chalet) - 461 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, | Jean-Brillant Park Promenade, 5252 Decelles Ave, Montreal |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM | Cabot Square - 2330, Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montrea,l H3H 1N2 |
Please note: Some mobile clinics organized by community organizations may be reserved for the clientele of these organizations, and are therefore not advertised here.