Tag: Influenza Vaccine
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Updated Covid Shot Reduces Severe Illness and Hospitalisations in 2024 US, Study Finds
New evidence on the 2024-2025 Covid boosters A large observational study of US military veterans found that the updated Covid-19 vaccines released for the 2024-2025 season helped reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths among those who contracted Covid-19 after vaccination. The findings, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, come as health officials and…
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Saskatchewan Opens Fall Immunization Appointments for Influenza and COVID-19
Public Health Encourages Early Vaccination Ahead of Fall Respiratory Season Saskatchewan residents can now secure appointments for this year’s respiratory illness vaccines, including influenza and COVID-19, as public health officials emphasize the importance of immunization ahead of the fall season. Health authorities say getting vaccinated is a simple and effective way to reduce the burden…
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Vaccination clinics open Oct 20 for Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccination clinics begin October 20 for influenza and COVID-19 vaccines Residents can begin to receive both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, October 20. Appointments can be booked through timefortheshot.ca, making it simple to plan your vaccination visit in advance. Who can get the vaccines The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to all individuals six…
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COVID-19, Flu, RSV Vaccines Roll Out for High-Risk Groups this Fall
Upcoming COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccines: Who Qualifies As colder months approach, health officials are urging eligible residents to take advantage of walk-in vaccination opportunities across several local communities. The Health Unit has announced a fall schedule focused on high-risk populations who are most vulnerable to severe outcomes from COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus…
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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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Fluad for 65+ — An Enhanced Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine for Seniors
What Fluad is and who should consider it Fluad is an enhanced trivalent influenza vaccine that contains an adjuvant. In France, the Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS) recommends Fluad for people aged 65 years and older, as a preferential choice for protection against seasonal flu. The HAS considers adjuvanted vaccines like Fluad to be a…
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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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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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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…