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Covid vs. the Flu

Covid vs. the Flu

Why get the flu shot?

Why get the flu shot?

Booking Your Flu Shot

Booking Your Flu Shot

Learn More About Influenza

Learn More About Influenza

Local Health Authority Guidelines

Local Health Authority Guidelines

Who Should Get the Flu Shot?

In Canada, it is recommended that most people above the age of six months should get the flu vaccination every year. Before getting the flu shot, we recommend first speaking with your pharmacist to ensure that there are no contraindications and that it is the best option for your health. For those who are at higher risk of complications from the flu, it is even more important that they consider getting the annual flu shot.

Those considered high-risk may include:

  • Those with pre-existing health conditions, such as, but not limited to cancer, lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, anemia, obesity, kidney disease, neurologic or neurodevelopmental conditions, and children up to 18 years of age who are undergoing treatment for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
  • People aged 65 and older
  • Nursing home or long-term care facility residents
  • Children aged five and under
  • Pregnant women or those planning to get pregnant
  • Indigenous peoples

Speak with your local pharmacist if you are high-risk or have questions about the influenza vaccine.