NACI’s 2026–27 Influenza Guidance: Preparing Pharmacy Teams for Fall
NACI’s seasonal guidance informs fall vaccination planning. Pharmacy teams should check age-appropriate products, priority groups and local program availability.
In this article & details
With fall clinics approaching, community and institutional pharmacy teams can use NACI’s May 2026 guidance to prepare for the 2026–27 influenza season.
Key takeaways
Annual vaccination remains recommended from six months of age when there is no contraindication. For adults 65 and older, NACI favours high-dose, adjuvanted or recombinant vaccine when available; another age-appropriate vaccine can be used if those options are unavailable.
Practice guidance for pharmacists
- Check local public-health supply and eligibility before booking clinics.
- Review age, contraindications and previous influenza vaccination.
- Plan outreach to higher-risk patients and their caregivers.
- Check whether a child receiving influenza vaccine for the first time needs a second dose.
- Keep counselling and documentation consistent across the team.
National recommendations do not establish identical funding or pharmacist administration authority in every province. Confirm the applicable local program before offering a service.
References
- Summary of NACI statement of May 2026: Statement on seasonal influenza vaccines for 2026-2027 — Public Health Agency of Canada / NACI, May 2026 · accessed September 9, 2026
