How do I book a flu shot in Edmonton?

How do I book a flu shot in Edmonton?

Starting Monday, people can use bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/ to book a free flu vaccination appointment. If appointments are not available online in your area Albertans can phone their local pharmacy or doctor’s office to find out when influenza vaccinations will be available.

When can you get the flu shot in Edmonton?

The 2022-2023 influenza immunization program will start in mid-October 2022.

Where are flu shots available in Alberta?

All Albertans 6 months of age and older can get the current 4-strain influenza vaccine free of charge by appointment at:

• Pharmacies and doctors’ offices for people 5 years old or older.
• Some doctors will provide immunizations to children.
• Alberta Health Services (AHS) public health clinics:

When can I get my flu shot 2021 Alberta?

Influenza immunization is offered annually, starting in mid to late October, around Alberta, at AHS influenza immunization clinics, as well as hundreds of pharmacists and physician offices. Visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza for information on Alberta’s influenza immunization program.

Do over 65 get a different flu vaccine?

adults aged 18 to 64 – there are different types, including low-egg and egg-free ones. adults aged 65 and over – the most common one contains an extra ingredient to help your immune system make a stronger response to the vaccine.

When is the 2021 flu shot available in Canada?

As of March 8, 2021, it is authorized for use in children and adults two years of age and older. In Canada, Flucelvax® Quad is licensed for use in children and adults two years of age and older. Flucelvax® Quad is considered equivalent to other standard dose quadrivalent influenza vaccines available through the UIIP.

What is the difference between regular flu shot and senior flu shot?

The high dose vaccine (brand name Fluzone High-Dose) contains four times the amount of antigen (the inactivated virus that promotes a protective immune response) as a regular flu shot. It is associated with a stronger immune response following vaccination (higher antibody production).

When can I get the flu shot in Alberta?

Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program provides publicly funded influenza vaccine for all individuals six months and older who live, work, visit or attend school in Alberta. The public influenza program will begin the week of October 18, 2021.

What is in the flu shot Canada 2021?

Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent contains a high dose of hemagglutinin antigen (60 mcg) for each of the four influenza strains recommended by the WHO for the northern hemisphere’s 2021-2022 influenza season. In Canada, Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent is authorized for use only in adults 65 years of age or older.

Why is over 65 flu vaccine different?

In response to a regular flu shot, older people produce 50% to 75% fewer antibodies, which protect against the vaccine antigens, than do younger adults. Studies have found higher antibody levels in older adults who received high-dose flu vaccines than in those who received standard-dose flu vaccines.

Is flu shot free in Alberta?

September 24, 2021 Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program provides publicly funded influenza vaccine for all individuals six months and older who live, work, visit or attend school in Alberta.

What is the best flu shot for seniors?

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is the only licensed high-dose inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine; it is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is a four-component (quadrivalent) flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.