Public Health Officials are strongly recommending getting the flu shot, even if it is later in the flu season that usual.
There have been many reports of high rates of flu activity within the US and Canada reaching an epidemic level. Because of this, many provinces are continuing their flu vaccination clinics to combat the virus and prevent further illnesses.
You can find more information on http://www.fightflu.ca
British Columbia Flu Shot Locator: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/flu/
Alberta Health Services: http://www4.albertahealthservices.ca/immunization/
Saskatchewan: http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/flushots
Manitoba Seasonal Flu Clinics: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/flu/clinics.html
Ontario:http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/publichealth/flu/
Toronto: http://www.toronto.ca/health/flu/schedule_en.htm
Ottawa: http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/public-health/seasonal-flu Flu clinics not operation but vaccinations available at walk-in clinics and doctor’s offices.
Reminder that you can also get your flu shot at most Pharmacies in Ontario as well. (ex. Shopper’s Drug Mart)
Quebec Vaccination List: http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/sujets/prob_sante/influenza/index.php?id=101,216,0,0,1,0&PHPSESSID=887f624ac7e715916d063c4ef3987d28
Nova Scotia: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/public-health/immunization-public-health/flu-season-2012-2013 Flu clinics not operating, visit walk-ins and doctor’s office.
New Brunswick Influenza Report: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/flu.html
Prince Edward Island Flu Information: http://www.gov.pe.ca/flu/index.php3?number=1040001&lang=E
Have to phone care providers to get more information.
Newfoundland: http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/immunizations_programs.html
Yukon Flu Clinics: http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/seasonal_flu_clinics.php?WT.mc_id=10015a
Northwest Territories: http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/health/slides/2012-walk-flu-clinics
Nunavut: http://www.flunu.ca/i18n/english/index.htm
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I hope this year's season doesn't affect too many people.
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