Flu Shots
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Lethbridge pharmacy faces challenge with initial vaccine rolloutsThe shortage in flu shots saw hundreds of pre-booked appointments cancelled at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in south Lethbridge, owner Vishal Sukhadiva explained.HealthNov 1, 2023
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Edmonton pharmacies busy after first week of flu and COVID vaccinesAs of last week, both the flu and COVID vaccines have been available for the first time this fall in Alberta and Edmonton pharmacists say it's been a busy few days.HealthOct 22, 2023
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Ontario rolling out flu, COVID 19 shots, first to high priority groupsOntario is planning to allow pharmacists to prescribe flu medication, administer flu shots to babies and administer RSV vaccines ahead of an expected fall viral surge.HealthSep 14, 2023
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‘They’re probably tired of vaccinations’: Flu shot rates down in SaskatchewanDeputy chief health officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowki said that even though flu season is almost over, the public is still encouraged to keep up with their vaccinations.HealthMar 3, 2023
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Numerous Kelowna pharmacies report depleted supply of flu vaccineThe Interior Health Authority says 20 per cent of the region's population has received the flu vaccine, and it's urging more people to get vaccinated.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Manitoba doctors urge people to prepare for virus triple threatThe rapid spread of RSV, COVID-19 and influenza has doctors worried about hospitals being overwhelmed. They're encouraging Manitobans to take precautions to prevent the spread.HealthNov 16, 2022
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Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer calls for residents to get flu shotsThe Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program reported that influenza cases have been on the rise with 61 per cent of cases in kids and youth up to 19 years old.CanadaNov 15, 2022
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U.S. flu hospitalizations spike to highest level in a decade: health officialsAn early fall spike in influenza cases has pushed U.S. hospitalization rates for the illness to the highest in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials said on FridayHealthNov 4, 2022
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Free flu shots now available for Ontarians aged 6 months and olderThe province is also encouraging COVID-19 booster shots.CanadaNov 1, 2022
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Flu shot campaign kicks off in LethbridgeAlberta Heath Services is emphasizing the importance of getting the jab this year as health officials predict a surge in flu cases this winter.HealthOct 17, 2022
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