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The vaccinations are available free to any Quebecer who wants them, the health ministry says.

Quebec has begun offering the latest Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine, which targets a newer variant. Here are some key questions and answers about the fall vaccination campaign and the current situation of respiratory infectious diseases in the province.

People can make an appointment to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccination at the same time. The campaign expands to all Quebecers on Oct. 10.

Theres been a slight uptick in cases and hospitalizations as a new variant makes inroads, but experts say theres no need to panic.

Its a refrain thats coming back like a summer song: summer is shaping up to be a difficult one in Quebecs emergency departments, with vacations exacerbating the staff shortage. Minister Christian Dube invites Quebecers to prioritize other available options.

The Quebec government announced on Tuesday that the influenza vaccine will continue to be free of charge for anyone who wishes to take advantage of it during the next annual autumn vaccination campaign against this disease.

The Quebec government announced on Tuesday that the influenza vaccine will continue to be free of charge for anyone who wishes to take advantage of it during the next annual autumn vaccination campaign against this disease.

The shingles vaccine is now freely available in Quebec to seniors 80 and older and to people over 18 who are immunocompromised. But the risk increases for everyone starting at about age 50 and so Dr. Donald Vinh also said the efficacy of the vaccine dictates that it should be more widely available.

The vaccination program was detailed in the last budget, with $124.6 million earmarked over five years to inoculate 800,000 people.

The Quebec government announced Monday that free shingles vaccination for Quebecers aged 80 and over and immunocompromised people aged 18 and over will be available next month. The free shingles vaccination for certain seniors was provided for in the last budget presented to the national assembly by Finance Minister Éric Girard. At the time, the minister said his government planned to spend $124.6 million over five years to provide the free shingles vaccine to 800,000 people.