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Flu shots available across Alberta starting October 19
Flu shots will be available to all Albertans at no charge starting on October 19.
With the COVID-19 pandemic hanging around, health officials across Canada are recommending that everyone gets their flu shot, to help prevent the spread of both COVID-19 and the flu.
While flu shots will be available starting on October 19, Dr. Kathryn Koliaska with Alberta Health says there are some important things you should know before going to get your flu shot.
“AHS is offering vaccines through public health clinics for children under five years of age, plus their family and household members. Children under the age of five have to be immunized at either an AHS clinic or physician office.”