Starting October 17, 2022, Albertans six months of age and older can get their flu vaccine. (Photo 157968396 © Arturs Budkevics | Dreamstime.com)

By Pattison Media, rdnewsNOW staff

Flu vaccine available in Alberta next week

Oct 14, 2022 | 7:21 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Starting October 17, 2022, Albertans six months and older can get their flu vaccine.

Provincial officials say Albertans over 65 are eligible to receive a high-dose flu vaccine, while those aged six months to 64 years will receive the regular dose. Both are said to protect people from four common strains of the influenza virus.

“Getting your flu vaccine is an easy way to reduce your risk of getting the flu, help to limit the spread of the virus and reduce your risk of being hospitalized due to influenza,” said Jason Copping, Minister of Health, in a press release on Thursday, October 13.

Beginning October 17, the province says influenza vaccines will be available at participating pharmacies, some community medical clinics and select AHS sites.

Bookings will be available through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System at bookvaccine.alberta.ca or by calling Health Link at 811.

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Some pharmacies will also be welcoming walk-ins. If your local pharmacy is not listed in the booking system, you’re encouraged to contact them directly or visit bluecross.ca to find a pharmacy near you.

Also beginning October 17, influenza vaccines will be offered at no cost to:

• Albertans five years of age and older at pharmacies and some community medical clinics.
• Albertans who are six months of age and older at some community medical clinics.
• Alberta Health Services will offer vaccines through its public health clinics to:
• Children under five years of age and their family and household members.
• Individuals who do not have a provincial health care number.
• Individuals who live in a community where there are no other immunizing health-care providers.