Tag: Flu Vaccine
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Northwest Ontario Residents Urged to Get Flu, COVID and RSV Vaccines
Vaccination season is underway in Northwestern Ontario As respiratory illness season begins, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is encouraging residents across its vast catchment area to get their influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. Health officials say receiving vaccines with the most up-to-date strains remains the strongest defense against severe illness and can reduce unnecessary visits…
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Northwest Ontario residents urged to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots
Seasonal protection with updated vaccines As respiratory illness season begins in northwestern Ontario, residents are urged to get up-to-date vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) emphasized that receiving vaccines tailored to the latest strains is the best defense against severe illness and can help prevent unnecessary hospital visits. “Getting flu…
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Northwest Ontario residents urged to get flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines
Vaccination season underway across Northwest Ontario As respiratory illness season gets underway, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is urging residents to update their protection against influenza, COVID-19 and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Health officials say getting vaccines with the most up-to-date strains is your best defence against severe illness and can help reduce unnecessary…
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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 Shots in Ontario: Why Kids and Seniors Need Vaccination
Ontario is expanding access to flu shots this week, with seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients among the first to be vaccinated. The vaccine program will open to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, aligning with public health goals to reduce influenza-related illness and hospitalizations across the province. While the…
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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 as Doctors Urge Vaccination for At-Risk
Flu shot rollout underway across parts of Canada As the respiratory virus season sets in, health authorities say flu and COVID-19 vaccines are already available in several provinces this week. Doctors are urging Canadians, especially those at highest risk, to get vaccinated now to reduce illness, protect hospital capacity, and safeguard loved ones. Who should…
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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 Conditions in Ontario
Ontario Opens Flu Vaccination to Six Months and Older Ontario health officials announced that seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be able to get the flu shot starting this week. The vaccination program expands next week to everyone aged six months and older, with a province‑wide rollout beginning on Oct. 27. The…
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Nasal Flu Spray for Kids Aims to Boost Australian Vaccination Rates Ahead of 2026
Rollout overview: Intranasal FluMist for young children A new influenza vaccine delivered as a nasal spray will be rolled out for children aged two to five in Australia ahead of the 2026 flu season. The intranasal formulation is needle-free and is touted by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as “as easy as it…