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Get Your Flu Shot at Rexall. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

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Immunizations also known as vaccinations are important for people of all ages.

. Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine Everyone in BC. Practice safe hand hygiene. Pharmacists can administer flu shots to anyone aged four and above and can administer the FLUMIST QUADRIVALENT nasal spray vaccine to eligible children aged 2 to 17 years of age. It can save lives by.

And the flu kills thousands of adults aged 18 to 49 each year an estimated 2450 during the 2018-2019 flu season and sends tens of thousands to the hospital 66869 in the. Prior to your appointment check for symptoms of COVID-19. Receiving the flu vaccine can protect you and others around you from the spread of. The president of the Doctors of BC is urging people to check with their family doctor or find a flu shot clinic organized by their local health authority where there are still doses.

The province with a population of 53 million people has 45 million people in its vaccine registry. The flu shot is your best defence against the flu. The standard dose is available for ages six. When visiting your local pharmacy for a flu shot we kindly ask that you.

You will be notified that the scheduler has jumped to the specific date available. On the brink of fall wave of COVID-19. Doctors only getting limited flu shots in ridiculously inefficient system. Check the BC Flu Clinic Locator for clinic locations and times.

In fact getting vaccinated against influenza is especially vital this year as our immunity against the virus has waned after two years of low influenza rates. The majority of vaccines are being funnelled to pharmacies and clinics under the province-wide. The provincial influenza vaccination campaign is set to start in October. Roll up your sleeve.

Getting your flu shot at a pharmacy. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness. This year people 65 and older have access to an enhanced flu vaccine. Press OK to continue to select your preferred time.

Select BC Public Service Flu Shot. Please do not call your local pharmacy to book an. If you havent received your booking link by SMS or email yet to book your flu vaccine appointment online you can call the Get Vaccinated provincial call centre to book an appointment at 1-833-838-2323 today. A recombinant flu shot Flublok Quadrivalent which is a completely egg-free flu shot that is made using recombinant technology and is approved for use in people 18 years.

For people over the age of 65 who live in long-term care or assisted living facilities an extra-potent version of the vaccine called Fluzone High-Dose is available and fully covered. Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. If you choose to go to a pharmacy to get your flu shot consider that some. The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.

We all live busy lives and have important responsibilities such as caring for loved ones that depend on us and getting the flu can seriously get in the way. BCs COVID-19 fall booster campaign set to begin this week ADVERTISEMENT Walk-ins for influenza vaccines continue to be available in BC. Protecting you if youre exposed to the virus. There is the regular flu shot that they can get and hopefully that will bring them some comfort The province has secured 45000 doses for people in long-term care or.

It has ordered 18 million flu shots based on uptake in past years. The vaccine is recommended and available for free for everyone aged six months and older and will be widely. 6 months and older can get a free flu vaccine.