Starting October 17, 2022, Albertans six months of age and older can get a flu shot.
Provincial officials say Albertans over 65 can get a high-dose flu shot, while those six months to 64 years old will get the regular dose. Both are said to protect people from four common strains of the flu virus.
“Getting the flu shot is an easy way to reduce the risk of getting the flu, help limit the spread of the virus and reduce the risk of hospitalization due to flu,” said Jason Copping, Minister for Health, in a press release. on Thursday, October 13.
Starting Oct. 17, the province says flu shots will be available at participating pharmacies, some community health clinics and select AHS locations.
Reservations will be available through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System at bookvaccine.alberta.ca or by calling Health Link at 811.
Some pharmacies will also welcome visitors. If your local pharmacy is not listed in the booking system, we recommend that you contact us directly or visit bluecross.ca to find a pharmacy near you.
Also starting October 17, flu shots will be offered at no cost for:
- Albertans aged five and over at pharmacies and some community health clinics.
- Albertans who are six months or more in some community health clinics.
- Alberta Health Services will offer vaccines through its public health clinics for:
- Children under the age of five and their family and household members.
- People who do not have a provincial health care number.
- People who live in a community where there are no other vaccinating health care providers.
by Pattison Media, rdnewsNOW staff