Flu Shot

• Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October

  The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at the same time.

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  Sep 10
  
• The last flu season was a bad one. What’s in store this year?

  Last year at this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said influenza activity had already crossed the seasonal threshold, indicating a 'start of an influenza epidemic.'

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  Nov 20, 2023
  
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• Maritimes reporting steady start to COVID-19, flu vaccine season

  Officials say pharmacies have been bustling with people rolling up their sleeves since appointments opened earlier this month.

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  Nov 1, 2023
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• Hamilton pushing vaccines, ‘multi-layered’ approach for respiratory virus season

  Hamilton Public Health is recommending not only two vaccines for the general public, but also an approach that practically obliterated influenza season a few years ago.

  Health

  Oct 31, 2023
• Peterborough health officials urge public to get both flu, COVID-19 shots

  The latest COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to any Ontario resident age six months or older and can be administed alongside a flu shot

  Health

  Oct 31, 2023
• COVID-19, flu shots available in Toronto this fall season

  Toronto Public Health said it is launching its 'fight the flu and COVID-19' vaccination campaign this fall season.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2023
• Manitoba says shipments of COVID and flu shots are being distributed

  Manitoba is gearing up for the season of sniffles and coughs by sending out COVID and seasonal flu shots across the province.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2023
• Updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot free for all Quebecers this fall

  Quebec is launching its latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, making the updated shot available in seniors homes and long-term care facilities as of Oct. 2. 

  Health

  Sep 28, 2023
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• Get your flu and COVID shots at the same time, health experts urge

  As autumn rolls in, health experts are giving the green light to double up on vaccinations, as getting both the flu and COVID shots can provide an added layer of defense.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2023
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• New COVID shot provides ‘boost in protection’ against new variants: doctors

  Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again -- just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2023