Flu Shots

• As H3N2 spreads, can you still get your flu shot before holiday gatherings?

  The rate of flu hospitalization in Canada has nearly doubled compared to the previous week of available data, with infections now up almost 30 per cent, Health Canada data shows.

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  Dec 22, 2025
  
• Lethbridge pharmacy faces challenge with initial vaccine rollouts

  The shortage in flu shots saw hundreds of pre-booked appointments cancelled at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in south Lethbridge, owner Vishal Sukhadiva explained.

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  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• Edmonton pharmacies busy after first week of flu and COVID vaccines

  As 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.

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  Oct 22, 2023
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• Ontario rolling out flu, COVID 19 shots, first to high priority groups

  Ontario 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.

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  Sep 14, 2023
• ‘They’re probably tired of vaccinations’: Flu shot rates down in Saskatchewan

  Deputy 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.

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  Mar 3, 2023
• Numerous Kelowna pharmacies report depleted supply of flu vaccine

  The 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.

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  Dec 6, 2022
• Manitoba doctors urge people to prepare for virus triple threat

  The 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.

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  Nov 16, 2022
• Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer calls for residents to get flu shots

  The 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.

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  Nov 15, 2022
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• U.S. flu hospitalizations spike to highest level in a decade: health officials

  An 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 Friday

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  Nov 4, 2022
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• Free flu shots now available for Ontarians aged 6 months and older

  The province is also encouraging COVID-19 booster shots.

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  Nov 1, 2022