Flu Shots & Flu Clinics
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Get your flu shot. It's safe and it works!

Do your part to stop the spread of germs. Get your flu shot.

This year’s flu shot will give you protection against three strains of influenza viruses, including H1N1.

Why should I get the flu shot? 

Watch this year's public service announcement Get your flu shot and slow the spread on our YouTube channel to learn more.

Where can I get a flu shot?

You can book an appointment:  

 

Find flu shot clinics throughout the province on the BC Flu Clinic Locator website.

Who can get a free seasonal flu shot?
  • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts
  • Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
  • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts
  • Children and adolescents (six months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with acetylsalicylic acid, and their household contacts
  • Healthy children age six to 23 months
  • Household contacts and caregivers of infants age zero to 23 months
  • Pregnant women who will be in their third trimester during influenza season and their household contacts
  • Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza to those at high risk of influenza complications
  • People who provide essential services including first responders and correction officers
  • People who work with live poultry
  • Aboriginal peoples (on and off reserve)
  • People who are morbidly obese
Who can get a free pneumococcal vaccination?
  • People 65 years and older
  • Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities
  • People two years of age and older with certain medical conditions
  • Homeless persons and injection drug users
Looking for general information about the flu? Visit our Communicable Diseases - Influenza page. Resources Hand washing is the best way to stop the spread of infections. See Communicable Diseases - Educational Materials for hand washing posters and other influenza resources.

 

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