Flu shots still available

Officials with Interior Health (IH) are reminding everyone there is still time to get your influenza vaccine (flu shot).

The vaccinations are free for everyone in B.C. six months of age or older, to protect themselves, their loved ones, their communities and the health-care system this fall and winter.

“With a surge of respiratory illness in fall and winter, we encourage everyone to get an influenza vaccine for protection, especially while more people are socializing or traveling,” said Dr. Fatemeh Sabet, an Interior Health medical health officer.

Families can book an appointment through the Get Vaccinated system. Families with a child under 12 only need to book one appointment in a 6 month to 11 year clinic, and the whole family can get their COVID and influenza vaccines at the same time.

Immunization appointments for people 12 and older are available at select community pharmacies and IH clinics, and are booked through the Get Vaccinated system. It’s safe to get your COVID-19 booster at the same time as getting your influenza vaccination.

Although booking through the Get Vaccinated system is the most efficient way to access an influenza vaccine, limited walk-ins at some pharmacies continue to be available.

You can also phone the provincial call centre (toll-free) at 1-833-838-2323.