Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics start October 13
Appointments from 7:30 AM. Book through the provincial booking site or call 1-833-838-2323. No walk-ins, appointments only.
Getting a flu shot is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from seasonal influenza. Here’s why it matters:
Reduces your risk of getting sick: The vaccine lowers the chance of catching flu and, if you do get infected, usually lessens the severity and duration of illness.
Prevents serious complications: Influenza can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization, worsening of chronic conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease), and even death—especially for older adults, young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Protects people who can’t be vaccinated: Some people (infants under 6 months, certain immunocompromised individuals) cannot receive the flu vaccine. Widespread vaccination helps create community protection, reducing the virus’s spread to vulnerable people.
Reduces strain on the healthcare system: Fewer flu cases mean fewer clinic and emergency visits and hospital admissions, which is especially important during peaks in respiratory illnesses or concurrent outbreaks.
Changes in the virus are common: Influenza viruses mutate frequently. Annual vaccination updates target the strains most likely to circulate each season, so getting vaccinated each year keeps your protection current.
Safe and well-tolerated: Flu vaccines have a long safety record. Most side effects are mild and short-lived (soreness at the injection site, low-grade fever or muscle aches). Serious reactions are rare.
Convenient and accessible: Flu shots are widely available at pharmacies, clinics, and doctor’s offices across Canada, often with publicly funded programs for eligible groups.
Who should get the flu shot?
Recommended for everyone 6 months and older, with particular emphasis on high-risk groups: seniors (65+), young children, pregnant people, Indigenous peoples, people with chronic medical conditions, and healthcare workers.
When to get it?
Ideally before flu activity rises in your area—usually in the autumn—but vaccination later in the season can still provide protection.
If you have questions about which vaccine is right for you, timing, or publicly funded options in your province, your pharmacist or healthcare provider can help. Getting your flu shot is a quick step that offers meaningful protection for you and those around you.
