Vaccines
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Seasonal Flu
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral respiratory infection. If your hands are contaminated and you come into contact with someone who is sneezing or coughing and exposes your eyes, nose, or mouth to infectious droplets, you could contract the flu. Most persons aged 6 months and older are advised to get vaccinated against the flu every year. If this is your child’s first flu vaccination, ask your pharmacist.
Protect yourself and others around you from getting influenza (the flu). Manitoba Health encourages everyone to get their FREE flu vaccine every year in early fall.
Those two years of age and older can administer the flu vaccines from our qualified Pharmacists. The flu vaccination should be provided by their family doctor to children between the ages of six months and two years.
For more information on eligibility or frequently asked questions, please visit: gov.mb.ca/health/flu
COVID-19
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is the source of COVID-19, a form of respiratory infection. When someone coughs or touches their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, you could be exposed to contagious droplets and become ill. Most people six months of age and older should have the COVID-19 vaccination. To find out how many dosages you’ll need, ask your chemist.
Prevent contracting COVID-19 for both you and those in your vicinity. Everyone is encouraged to receive the FREE COVID-19 immunization from Manitoba Health.
Those two years of age and older can receive COVID-19 from our licensed Pharmacists. The COVID-19 vaccination should be provided by their family doctor to children between the ages of six months and two years.
For more information on eligibility or frequently asked questions, please visit: Gov.mb.ca/covid19
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A particular kind of bacteria called streptococcus pneumonia is capable of causing illnesses like pneumonia. When someone coughs or touches their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, you could be exposed to contagious droplets and become ill. Children frequently receive the pneumococcal vaccine. Adults over 65 should receive an additional booster dose. If an adult’s immune system is compromised, booster dosages can be necessary.
For more eligibility information or frequently asked questions, please visit: Pneumococcal FAQs
