Tag: flu shot
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Southeast Flu Shot Clinics Begin This Week Across the Region
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics Kick Off Across the Southeast Seasonal flu clinics, alongside COVID-19 vaccination efforts, are officially underway across the southeast. Dr. Mahmoud Khodaveisi, Medical Officer of Health for Southern Health-Sante Sud, confirmed that the first clinics in his region begin this Wednesday, with locations in Ste. Anne and Sanford. The season’s final clinics…
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Flu Shots Urged: Protecting Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients
Why flu shots matter this season Ontario has kicked off its flu vaccination program, prioritizing seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients this week. The program expands to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, with most other provinces and territories expected to begin mid‑October. Health officials say the vaccine is especially…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and COPD Patients in Ontario
Ontario launches flu shot program and a clear call to vaccinate Ontario’s health authorities announced that seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be among the first to receive the flu vaccine this week, with broader access opening to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27. The move mirrors similar rollouts…
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Flu Shot Rollout Begins This Week as Doctors Urge Vaccination for At-Risk
Flu Shot Rollout Expands Across Canada This Week Public health officials say the annual flu shot rollout is underway in parts of Canada this week, with doctors urging those at highest risk to get vaccinated as the fall respiratory season begins. The combined effort to protect against influenza and, in many places, updated COVID-19 vaccines…
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Flu Shot Rollout Begins This Week as Doctors Urge Vaccination for At-Risk Canadians
Flu shot rollout begins this week across Canada Canada’s vaccination campaign is underway this week, with flu and COVID-19 vaccines arriving at clinics and pharmacies in several regions. Health officials say the early rollout is a precautionary step as the respiratory virus season approaches, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and protect those most vulnerable. Public health…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients in Ontario
Ontario expands flu vaccination access this week Ontario’s flu vaccination program is expanding this week to seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients, with broader eligibility opening on Oct. 27 to everyone aged six months and older. The phased rollout aims to reduce severe illness and hospitalizations during what health officials expect to be…
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Ontario rolls out flu shots as seniors, workers first
Ontario is urging residents to roll up their sleeves for this season’s flu shot as public health officials brace for a busy fall. The vaccination plan prioritizes the most vulnerable groups this week: seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be eligible this week, with everyone else aged six months and older able…