Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Information and Resources
Alberta pharmacists play an important role in improving access to RSV immunization and helping patients understand the benefits of vaccination.
RxA will update this page as new provincial program information, vaccine guidance, and pharmacy resources become available.
RSV Immunization Program
Seasonal Vaccine Quick Reference 2026–27
RxA has developed a Seasonal Vaccine Quick Reference to help Alberta pharmacists quickly navigate vaccine eligibility and administration for the 2026–27 season.
The resource provides an at a glance overview of influenza, COVID 19, RSV and pneumococcal vaccines, including provincially funded eligibility, eligibility for administration by community pharmacists and key pharmacy considerations. It also includes a detailed reference for COVID 19 eligibility.
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta Blue Cross provides pharmacy-specific communications related to the administration and claiming of publicly funded RSV vaccine.
- Benefact #1235 – Administration of Provincially Funded Vaccines in Pharmacy and RSV Vaccine Update
- Benefact #1207 – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
Alberta Immunization Policy and Vaccine Information
The Alberta Immunization Policy (AIP) is the primary source for provincial policy and clinical guidance related to publicly funded RSV immunization. Pharmacists should refer to the current version of the AIP when providing immunization services.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine
Clinical and Practice Resources
Primary Care Alberta / Alberta Health Services
The RSV Immunization Information for Health Professionals page provides clinical and program resources for health care providers delivering RSV immunization.
Pharmacy Operations and Immunization Reporting
Pharmacies participating in Alberta’s publicly funded immunization programs should follow current provincial requirements for immunization reporting, vaccine inventory, storage and handling, and claim submission.
Vaccine Storage and Handling
Adverse Events Following Immunization
Pharmacists should follow current Alberta requirements for identifying and reporting adverse events following immunization.