The Provincial Government is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot this year. Beginning today Monday, October 17, Regional Health Authorities will begin hosting free flu shot clinics. Residents can also receive their shots through their family physician or local pharmacy. Flu shots are provided free of charge.
Both pharmacists and physicians play an important role in administering flu shots. Physicians can administer the vaccine to everyone, regardless of age, and pharmacists can administer the vaccine to people five years of age and older.
Appointments for flu shot clinics hosted by the Regional Health Authorities can be booked online using the Public Health Immunization Booking website. Links to the website for each health authority can be found at www.timefortheshot.ca.
Residents can also book an appointment by calling toll-free 1-833-951-3904.
Walk-in appointments will be available in the coming weeks at a number of locations. Updates will be posted to the website regarding additional appointments and walk-in options, as the information becomes available.
Individuals are asked to bring their MCP card and wear short sleeves when they go to get their flu shot.
The Regional Health Authorities will also be administering flu shots to the following:
• Residents in long-term care homes; personal care homes and other residential care settings;
• Home support clients who are unable to attend public flu clinics;
• Individuals in correctional facilities;
• In-patients in acute care hospitals and health centres; and patients in other acute settings such as some ambulatory clinics; and,
• Clients admitted in mental health and addictions treatment settings.