Nova Scotia’s free RSV vaccination program covers three groups, but it excludes certain seniors and immunocompromised adults, leaving some patients to pay out of pocket for the shot, which can cost several hundred dollars. The program’s current scope contrasts with the needs voiced by those who say they remain at risk. A photograph accompanying the report highlights the human side of RSV, showing Gregg Lambert, 72, who was hospitalized for two weeks earlier this year due to an RSV infection. The story describes the program as offering no-cost vaccines to three eligible groups while noting that some vulnerable adults are not included. The article emphasizes the financial barrier for those who must obtain the vaccine independently and outlines the potential impact on individuals unable to access the program.
