Influenza Immunization

• Influenza season arrives late to Alberta as cases jump in April

  Lower vaccination rates and less mask use is leading to a very late influenza season in Alberta, according to an infectious disease professor.

  Health

  May 3, 2022
  
• Flu shot rates increase among Peterborough health-care workers: health unit

  The health unit says during the last flu season, there were three flu outbreaks in total at PRHC and long-term care homes, compared to 10 the year prior.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2020
  
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• Saskatchewan prepares for another battle with flu season

  Clinics around Saskatchewan are prepared to give out influenza immunizations.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2019
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• Flu shots now available in Saskatoon but not the nasal spray

  Saskatoon health officials are once again reminding people to roll up their sleeves for a free flu shot.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2017
• Alberta health-care workers continue to fall short of immunization goal

  There are still far fewer Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees getting immunized against influenza than the province would like.

  Health

  May 8, 2017
• Saskatoon pharmacies’ flu shot program helps worldwide cause

  A campaign is providing Canadians with the opportunity to play an active role in helping to protect thousands of children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2016
• Flu outbreak at Misericordia hospital

  In the midst of a flu outbreak at an Edmonton hospital, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding people to get their flu shot this holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2013