High-risk and priority groups in Ontario will be able to start receiving COVID-19 and flu vaccines by the end of September with access to the rest of the public opening on Oct. 27.

The Ontario government announced Wednesday that it’s preparing to launch its fall immunization program, starting the week of Sept. 22.

High-risk and priority groups who live, work and study in Ontario including hospitalized patients, hospital staff, residents and staff in long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate settings, and individuals aged 65 and older, will be able to get the vaccines.

Also on Sept. 22, residents aged 60 to 74 who meet certain high-risk criteria or live in specific higher-risk settings, as well as those aged 75 and older, are also eligible to receive RSV vaccines.

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