Cold and Flu season is right around the corner, and Prairie Mountain Health will be providing vaccine clinics to get ready for it.
Beginning Monday, October 23rd, free public clinics will be available to provide both the seasonal flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines.
PMH recommends that Anyone over 6 months of age receive the updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine. The respiratory virus season last year affected many younger children.
Public health strongly recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for children aged six months to under five years old.
Vaccination against both COVID-19 and seasonal flu is particularly important for people at higher risk of severe outcomes including:
- adults 65 years of age or older;
- residents of long-term care homes or other congregate living settings;
- individuals with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk;
- individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
- individuals in or from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities;
- members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities;
- and people who provide essential community services.
While appointments are recommended, walk-ins will also be accepted.
There are two ways to book an appointment: online at the Protect MB website here or call toll-free at 1-844-626-8222.
to find the closest vaccination clinic to you, visit Prairiemountainhealth.ca
