Free flu shots are now available to anyone in Ontario six months of age or older.
The province is also encouraging booster vaccinations for COVID-19.
Health Minister Sylvia Jones wants Ontarians to get these vaccinations as soon as possible.
He says getting the flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time is safe.
The province says flu shots are available at doctors’ and nurses’ offices, through some public health units and at participating pharmacies.
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Health Chief Medical Officer Dr Kieran Moore says it is difficult to predict the severity of the next flu season, but has warned of a difficult winter due to the resurgence of respiratory viruses.
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