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Only certain people will remain eligible for subsidized shots, including those with chronic health conditions, those over 65, and health-care workers.

The department says the majority of the population has been exposed to the virus, adding that healthy adults with immunity to COVID-19 no longer need to be prioritized for the vaccine.

Quebec's association of owner-pharmacists says doses of the vaccine range between $150 and $180.

Quebec is the second ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥ province after Alberta to no longer offer the vaccine free of charge to its entire population. 

This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Sept. 18, 2025.