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COVID-19 vaccine delays hit some pharmacies as Alberta's immunization launch nears
Some Alberta pharmacies won't get their COVID-19 vaccine shipments in time for the kickoff of the fall immunization campaign on Tuesday, creating yet another hiccup in the program's rollout.The Alberta government recently announced COVID and influenza immunizations would begin on Oct. 15.As CBC News has reported, community medical clinics are not getting the vaccines because there is no distributor in place for those deliveries.And now some pharmacies say they'll be waiting longer than expected
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Shot appointments open for COVID-19, influenza in Nova Scotia
Appointments to get vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 are now available in Nova Scotia. People can get vaccinated by booking online, calling 1-833-797-7772 or using the YourHealthNS app. People can also get the shots from family doctors, nurse practitioners and mobile clinics. Nova Scotia Health recommended everyone aged six months and older get vaccinated to prevent the spread of these respiratory viruses. Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, said the first appo
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Appointment bookings open in Sask. for influenza, COVID-19 vaccines
Bookings are now open across the province for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 immunization clinics.Residents can make their appointments, online and over the phone, through walk-in clinic listings or through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) patient booking system. Appointments can be made for individuals and for groups of up to six people.Immunization clinics are scheduled to open the week of Oct. 15.The SHA said residents can get both shots at the same time, noting in a Tuesday news rele
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Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines available in N.B. next week
Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available to New Brunswickers aged six months and older, starting Oct. 15, the Department of Health announced Tuesday.People can book an appointment now through the government's website or by contacting a participating pharmacy.While Public Health encourages everyone to get vaccinated, it "strongly recommends" people who are at high risk of complications get both shots."The COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will help reduce the risk of severe illness this
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N.B. COVID-19 and flu vaccine plans coming soon, Health Department says
New Brunswick's fall COVID-19 and flu vaccination campaign is expected to start within days but the Department of Health has yet to announce its plans.Last year, people could start booking appointments on Oct. 6, with vaccines available to be administered starting Oct. 16.Department spokesperson Katelin Dean had no details to share late Monday but told CBC News more information would be available "soon," and invited a reporter to follow the provincial government's news page.Pharmacies are prepar
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Bookings open for COVID-19, flu and RSV shots for Albertans
Albertans can book appointments for immunization against COVID-19 and RSV beginning today, the province said Monday.COVID-19 and influenza immunization appointments can now be booked for openings available to the general public starting Oct. 15. And Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunization shots can be booked for openings beginning Oct. 21.Eligible Albertans can contact Health Link at 811 to get pharmacy or AHS clinic appointments, or by directly contacting a local pharmacy, the province s
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Save a loved one and get vaccinations for flu and COVID-19, Fitzgerald says
Newfoundland and Labrador is rolling out its fall vaccination plan, effective Oct. 21. Appointments can now be made over the phone or online and are available at public health clinics, physicians offices and pharmacies. (Joe Burbank/The Associated Press)Appointments are now available for fall vaccinations in Newfoundland and Labrador, while Dr. Janice Fitzgerald — the province's chief medical officer of health — stressing Monday it's important for everyone to get shots for both influenza and COV
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How this autumn's COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out
This autumn's updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people at higher risk of serious health problems, and on Oct. 28 for the general public, according to Ontario's Ministry of Health.That province's latest update on its COVID vaccine page recommends everyone age six months and up get these free new doses.They're designed to protect against the JN.1 and KP.2 strains, according to the national vaccine committee, which are different than the XBB strains of last year.Guidance varies based on
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No flu or COVID-19 vaccines for medical clinics as Alberta's fall immunization launch nears
Family doctors and nurse practitioners have been told they will not be receiving deliveries of flu or COVID-19 vaccines in time for the fall immunization program launch later this month. And it is unclear if they will get any at all.In addition to AHS public health clinics and pharmacies, community medical clinics can administer publicly funded vaccines, including those that protect against COVID and influenza.But shipments of vaccines — to these clinics — have stopped, jeopardizing their partic
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines roll out at pharmacies
As two new Health Canada approved vaccines start to arrive at pharmacies, public health officials are encouraging those who most need protection to get the updated vaccines