By Lita Savage-Murray, IERHA
There’s still time to get your flu and Covid shots this respiratory season. Public health respiratory virus vaccine clinics are occurring until November 30.
Seasonal influenza, pneumococcal 20 and COVID-19 vaccine are available for those eligible as per Manitoba Health guidelines. Immunization with the most updated COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at increased risk of COVID-19 infection or severe disease.
Book an appointment by calling 1-844-626-8222 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday or by using the online booking system found at www.ierha.ca “Programs and Services” and “Annual Immunization Clinics”.
“Public health has immunized over 5,000 people against both COVID and flu this fall,” says Wendy Fontaine, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority manager health services, public health east. “Respiratory virus season is expected to last another three to four months, so there’s still time for people to protect themselves by getting the COVID and flu shots.”
Respiratory virus shots are available for all ages with different doses administered according to age.
Parents with younger children are encouraged to check out www.ierha.ca, and click on “patient information”, “where to go” and “kid care” for tips on taking care of children experiencing respiratory illness and fever.
Immunizations are also available all season from community health offices, clinics and pharmacies.
