Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge – CBC
Alberta government says 150,187 doses administered for free so far this season
Nov 10, 2025
Health experts are urging Albertans to double check if they qualify for a free COVID-19 shot, warning the province’s controversial fall immunization campaign is sparking ongoing confusion.
The Alberta government has faced weeks of pushback for its decision to charge many people $100 for the shot.
And while the province is indeed an outlier in Canada – one of just two provinces opting to charge for the vaccine – people with a range of health conditions can potentially qualify for a publicly-funded dose.
“It was stressful to start with because initially … my husband and I thought that we would not be eligible,” said Calgary senior Mary Hodges.
“At $100 each, when you’re on a fixed income, you start to watch those pennies much more closely.”
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/free-covid-shot-eligibility-alberta-9.6971428
