Vaccinations
FLU SHOT 2021/2022
Vaccination against influenza will be important this fall given the potential for the co-circulation of COVID-19. Preventing the flu will be important not only to protect individual health and the health of families and communities, but also to protect and mitigate impacts on our health care system.
FLU SHOT ELIGIBILITY 2021/2022
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/flu/uiip/default.aspx
Please check this link before you book this year :
https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/flu/uiip/default.aspx#immunization
- October 2021:
- Hospitalized individuals and hospital staffLTCH residents and staff
- Individuals at high-risk for flu related complications or hospitalization (group 1) and health care providers
- November 2021:
- General population (including groups 2, 3 and 4)
Covid-19
COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect you and those around you from the virus.
Vaccines work with your immune system in order for your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. This can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 and make your symptoms mild if you do contract it.
Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccines:
Please check this link before you get your vaccine:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-covid-19-vaccine
- first dos AZ switching to mRNA vaccine for second dose after minimum 8 weeks interval.
Eligibility for Pfizer Biontech vaccine and Moderna
-As of January 13th updates from the Executive officer of Ontario, Pfizer Biontech vaccine will be only reserved for those ageing 12 to 29 years of age.
- Moderna is 30 years of age and older.