Where can I get a flu shot in Calgary?
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Where can I get a flu shot in Calgary?
To find influenza clinics where you live, visit www.ahs.ca/influenza or call Health Link at 811. You can also get the influenza vaccine from many family doctors and pharmacists: Pharmacists give the influenza vaccine to anyone age 5 years and older.
When can I get my flu shot in Calgary?
In early October, anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or visits Alberta can get the influenza immunization for free. AHS Public Health clinics are for children 6 months to under 5 years and their families—each person needs a booked appt., there’s no drop-ins.
How much does a flu shot cost in Alberta?
Vaccine Prices
| Hepatitis A ** | $ 75.00/ $50.00 (child) each |
|---|---|
| Flu | “FREE or $80 depending on AHS availability” |
| Dukoral | $ 120.00/double – $ 70.00/single |
| Mantoux (TB test) | $ 75.00 |
| Typhoid Oral – injectable | $ 65.00 |
Is the flu shot free in Alberta?
September 24, 2021 Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program provides publicly funded influenza vaccine for all individuals six months and older who live, work, visit or attend school in Alberta.
Are flu shots available in Alberta now?
Influenza vaccine is no longer available for the 2021-2022 season. The 2022-2023 influenza immunization program will start in mid-October 2022.
When can seniors get the flu shot in Alberta?
Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program provides publicly funded influenza vaccine for all individuals six months and older who live, work, visit or attend school in Alberta. The public influenza program will begin the week of October 18, 2021.
What is the difference between senior flu shot and regular flu shot?
The high dose vaccine (brand name Fluzone High-Dose) contains four times the amount of antigen (the inactivated virus that promotes a protective immune response) as a regular flu shot. It is associated with a stronger immune response following vaccination (higher antibody production).
