Influenza vaccine clinics begin Oct. 14 in Saskatchewan.
The vaccine is free and offered to all residents aged six months and older.
People with high risk of complications from the flu are encouraged to be vaccinated. These include children younger than five, pregnant women, adults older than 65, nursing home residents, people with chronic health conditions and those who care for or come in contact with those at high risk.
Health regions will be posting clinic locations, dates and times on their websites, or people can contact their public health offices to find the closest clinic.
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“Injectable influenza vaccine will be available to the public as soon as clinics open,” said the province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab.
“We also expect to be able to offer the nasal spray vaccine (FluMist) again this year.”
The nasal vaccine won’t be available until the week of Oct. 20. It is for use on those aged two or older.
Saskatchewan health regions this year will require all health care staff to either be vaccinated or wear a mask when working with patients during flu season. Visitors to health facilities will also have to wear masks if they haven’t received the vaccine.
