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Travel clinic and walk in vaccines in West Edmonton.

Travel vaccines and travel health advice, plus flu, COVID-19, shingles, Tdap and hepatitis shots. Given by our pharmacist in a private consultation room. Flu shots are free for everyone 6 months and older, and some other vaccines are free for eligible groups. We check what's covered for you before your shot.

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Flu season 2026

Free flu shots in Edmonton, from Monday, October 19.

Walk in during pharmacy hours, no appointment needed. The flu shot is free for everyone 6 months and older, and we give it to anyone 5 and up. Bring your Alberta Health Care card. Here's how to get your free flu shot in Edmonton, who's eligible and what's in this year's vaccine.

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A travel clinic inside your West Edmonton pharmacy

Come see our pharmacist about six weeks before you leave. Bring your itinerary and your immunization record. We go through where you're headed, what you'll be doing and what you've already had, then give the vaccines you need, the same day where possible. When it makes sense, we can also prescribe travel medicines like a standby antibiotic for travellers' diarrhea.

The travel consult itself is no charge. Most travel vaccines aren't covered by Alberta Health Care, so check with your private plan and bring your benefits card. Yellow fever vaccine is only given at designated centres, so if your trip needs it we'll point you to one.

Heading somewhere popular? Start with our guides to vaccines for Mexico and vaccines for Costa Rica, or see our destination by destination travel vaccine list and travel health kit checklist.

Vaccines we carry

Routine, seasonal, and travel.

Influenza (seasonal flu)
COVID-19
Shingles (Shingrix)
Tdap and pertussis
Hepatitis A & B / Twinrix
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
HPV (Gardasil 9)
Travel vaccines

Detail by vaccine

What each one is for.

Flu shot (influenza)

This season's flu vaccine, updated each fall for the strains expected to circulate. Recommended for everyone 6 months and older, and given here from age 5. Our flu shots start October 19, 2026. See how to get your free flu shot in Edmonton.

Free, 6 months and older

COVID-19

This season's updated COVID-19 vaccine. From October 19, 2026 it's free for Albertans 65 and older and other higher risk groups, and anyone 12 or older who doesn't qualify can buy it at the pharmacy. See who qualifies in our COVID and RSV vaccine guide.

Free for eligible groups

Shingles (Shingrix)

Recombinant shingles vaccine recommended for adults 50 and older, given as two doses. Significantly more effective than the older Zostavax. It isn't covered by Alberta Health Care for most adults, so check with your plan. Read our shingles vaccine guide.

Not covered for most adults

Tdap (tetanus shot)

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster. Alberta's adult schedule recommends a booster every 10 years and a dose in every pregnancy. Important for grandparents and caregivers around newborns.

On Alberta's adult schedule

Hepatitis A and B (Twinrix)

Individual or combined Twinrix series. Essential for travellers to many regions and for occupational or lifestyle risk factors.

You pay, check with your plan

Pneumococcal

Protects against pneumococcal pneumonia, bacteremia and meningitis. Alberta's adult schedule includes one dose at 65 and older, and earlier for some health conditions.

On Alberta's adult schedule

Coverage at a glance

What's free in Alberta, and what isn't.

Vaccine Coverage Eligibility

Influenza (flu shot) Free Everyone 6 months and older. Pharmacies give it from age 5. Our flu shots start October 19, 2026

COVID-19 Free for eligible groups Albertans 65 and older and listed higher risk groups, from October 19, 2026. Others 12 and older can buy it at a pharmacy

Tdap booster On the adult schedule A booster every 10 years, and a dose in every pregnancy. Ask us if yours is free

Shingrix Not covered for most adults Some immunocompromised adults may qualify through Alberta's immunization program. Otherwise you pay, so check with your plan

Pneumococcal On the adult schedule One dose at 65 and older, earlier for some health conditions. Ask us if yours is free

HPV (Gardasil 9) School program Given to Grade 6 students in school. Adults up to 26 who missed it, and some transplant patients up to 45, may get it free. Others can buy it, so check with your plan

Hep A & B / Twinrix You pay Check with your plan

Travel vaccines You pay Generally not provincially funded. Check with your plan

Bring your Alberta Health Card and benefit plan card to every vaccination visit. Eligibility above is from the Government of Alberta's respiratory virus season page and Primary Care Alberta's adult immunization schedule (revised October 8, 2026). Rules can change during the season, so we confirm what's free for you before your shot.

How it works

Walk in, get vaccinated, go.

Walk in.

Arrive any time during pharmacy hours. Tell the staff you're here for a vaccination, no booking or phone call needed.
Quick consultation.

Our pharmacist confirms which vaccine you need, reviews health history and contraindications, verifies your health card and coverage.
Vaccine administered.

Privately, in our consultation room. Under two minutes. Standard-of-care technique to minimise discomfort.
15 minutes, then go.

Brief post-vaccination monitoring at the pharmacy. Ask the pharmacist anything you'd like, and you're free to leave.

Travel medicine

Planning travel? Start your vaccines early.

Travel vaccines depend on destination, trip duration, activities, and history. Multi-dose vaccines need spacing of weeks apart, so plan ahead.

Timing

Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Twinrix is a multi-dose series. The rabies pre-exposure series takes a minimum of 3 weeks.

Yellow fever

Yellow fever requires a designated travel-health clinic and an official certificate. We refer you to the right Edmonton clinic and advise on which destinations require proof of vaccination for entry.

Common destinations

What to consider where.

Mexico, Central & South America

Hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, possibly rabies and yellow fever depending on region.

Mexico guide · Costa Rica guide

Southeast Asia

Hep A & B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis (extended stays), rabies. Common for Thailand, Vietnam, Bali.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Yellow fever (often required for entry), typhoid, hep A & B, meningococcal, malaria prophylaxis.

India & South Asia

Hep A & B, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis (rural areas).

Europe & USA

Routine vaccinations are generally sufficient. Make sure flu and COVID boosters are current.

Hajj & Umrah

Meningococcal certificate required. Influenza, polio booster, hep A & B advised.

Travel consultations are no charge. Bring your itinerary and your immunization history.

Common questions

Vaccination FAQ.

When do flu shots start at Acme Drug Mart this year?

Acme Drug Mart gives free flu shots from Monday, October 19, 2026. Walk in during pharmacy hours, no appointment needed. The flu shot is free for everyone 6 months and older, and pharmacists give it to people 5 and up.

Do I need an appointment for a vaccination at a pharmacy in Edmonton?

No appointment is needed. You can walk in to Acme Drug Mart in West Edmonton during pharmacy hours. The pharmacist confirms which vaccine you need, reviews your health history, and gives the vaccine in a private consultation room.

Which vaccines are free in Alberta?

The flu shot is free for everyone 6 months and older. From October 19, 2026 the COVID-19 vaccine is free for Albertans 65 and older and listed higher risk groups, and others 12 and older can buy it at a pharmacy. Alberta's adult schedule includes a Tdap booster every 10 years and a pneumococcal dose at 65, so ask us if yours is free. Shingrix is not covered for most adults, and travel vaccines and hepatitis A and B are usually paid out of pocket, so check with your plan.

Can I get travel vaccines at a pharmacy in Edmonton?

Yes. Acme Drug Mart carries travel vaccines including hepatitis A and B, Twinrix, typhoid, and meningococcal. Travel consultations are free. Plan ahead, ideally 6 to 8 weeks before departure, as some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart.

How long does a walk in vaccination take?

The whole visit usually takes under 20 minutes, including a quick consultation, the injection itself, and about 15 minutes of standard monitoring afterwards.

Can a pharmacist give a shingles vaccine in Alberta?

Yes. Alberta pharmacists give the Shingrix shingles vaccine, a two dose series recommended for adults 50 and older. It is not covered by Alberta Health Care for most adults, though some immunocompromised people may qualify, so check with your plan before your first dose.