Publicly funded
Flu (influenza)
Everyone 6 months and older, every fall
Free in Alberta each season. Walk in — no appointment needed. High-dose vaccine is recommended for 65+; ask us which one you’ll get.
Immunizations
Vaccines, without the runaround.
Flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, HPV, tetanus and more — given by our pharmacists at Sunpark Plaza, recorded in Alberta's provincial registry, most of them walk-in. Travel vaccines have their own clinic and a free consultation.
Reviewed by Kelly Zhu, Pharmacist (Imagine Health Pharmacy)
What we give, and what Alberta pays for
Funding rules change and depend on age and health conditions — treat the badges as a starting point and bring your health card; we confirm coverage before anything is given.
Funded for some
COVID-19
Seasonal doses per current Alberta guidance
Alberta’s program changes season to season — in recent seasons free doses focused on higher-risk groups, with others paying out of pocket. Call us for what applies to you right now.
Private pay
Shingles (Shingrix)
Recommended for adults 50+
Two doses, 2–6 months apart, over 90% effective. Alberta funds it only for certain immunocompromised adults — most people pay, and many private/employer plans cover part or all. We can check your plan.
Publicly funded
Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
Adults 65+ and higher-risk groups
Free in Alberta for seniors 65+ and eligible medical conditions. Usually one dose — we’ll check your record so you don’t repeat it.
Publicly funded
Tetanus / whooping cough (Td / Tdap)
A booster every 10 years; Tdap in every pregnancy
Free boosters in Alberta. If you can’t remember your last tetanus shot, that usually means it’s time.
Funded for some
HPV (Gardasil 9)
Routinely offered in school; adults up to 45 may benefit
Free through Alberta’s school program and for eligible ages; outside those groups it’s private pay and often insurance-covered. Talk to us about whether it makes sense for you.
Funded for some
Hepatitis A & B
Travel, work exposure, and some medical conditions
Free for specific risk groups in Alberta; commonly needed for travel. Combined vaccine (Twinrix) available.
Private pay
RSV
Older adults, per current guidance
Newer vaccines for adults 60+ are available in Canada. Coverage is limited — ask us about current availability and whether it’s right for you.
How a visit works
1
Walk in or book
Flu and routine shots are walk-in. Booking guarantees zero wait and lets us prepare multiple vaccines.
2
Bring your health card
We check the provincial record and your insurance, so nothing is repeated and nothing surprises you at the till.
3
Vaccinated in minutes
Given by a licensed pharmacist injector, recorded provincially, official copy printed or emailed for you.
Going somewhere?
Typhoid, hepatitis, rabies, malaria prevention and destination-specific advice live in our travel clinic — with country guides for 50+ destinations and a free consultation.
Common questions
Do I need an appointment for a vaccine?
For flu and other routine shots, no — walk in any time we’re open. For travel consultations, Shingrix, or multiple vaccines in one visit, booking ahead guarantees no wait. Injections are given by our pharmacists, who are licensed immunizers in Alberta.
Which vaccines are free in Alberta?
Publicly funded vaccines include the seasonal flu shot, routine childhood immunizations, tetanus boosters, pneumococcal vaccine for 65+, and several vaccines for eligible medical or risk groups. Shingles (Shingrix) and RSV vaccines are not publicly funded for most adults. Bring your Alberta health card and we’ll confirm what’s covered for you.
Does insurance cover Shingrix?
Many private and employer drug plans cover some or all of Shingrix’s cost. We can run it through your plan at the counter before you commit, so you’ll know the exact out-of-pocket amount first.
Can you vaccinate my kids?
Alberta pharmacists can immunize children 5 years and older for most vaccines (flu from a younger age). Routine infant immunizations are done through AHS community health centres — we can point you to your nearest one.
I’m travelling — which vaccines do I need?
That depends on the destination, the season, and what you’ll be doing there. Our travel clinic covers 50+ destinations with a free pre-trip consultation; we’ll build the exact list for your trip and give what you need on the spot.
Do you keep a record I can use for work or school?
Yes. Every immunization we give is recorded in Alberta’s provincial system, and we print or email an official record you can hand to an employer, school, or travel authority.
Not sure which ones you're due for?
Bring your health card and five minutes. We'll pull your provincial record and tell you exactly what's outstanding — no lecture, no upsell.