Flu season is back.
Island Health has made flu shots available once again and is reminding people to get their immunizations early to protect themselves and others.
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Nationally, influenza causes over 12,000 hospitalizations per year. Certain populations are eligible for a free vaccine including:
- Children (6 months to 5 years)
- Seniors (65+)
- Pregnant women
- Aboriginal peoples
- People at a high-risk of complications from influenza
- Close contacts or caregivers of any of these people
Families with eligible children under 18 are also able to get a free flu shot at a public health clinic beginning on Oct. 29.
Anyone not meeting those criteria can still receive a flu vaccine for a small fee from a family doctor or pharmacist, or any public health unit location.
Immunization locations can be found online at or i
Alternatively, people can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to find flu vaccination locations.
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