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To learn more about the seasonal flu vaccine availability, select a province.

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
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National Resources

The 2012/2013 flu shot for the northern hemisphere includes two strains of Influenza A and one strain of the B virus.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the following groups are cautioned NOT to get the flu shot:

Infants under 6 months of age
Anyone allergic to eggs, egg products, or other components of the vaccine (egg-allergic individuals may be able to receive the trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine if they have been assessed by their physician)
Anyone with a previous allergic reaction to the flu shot
Anyone with a high fever at the time of vaccination
Anyone who has Guillian Barré Syndrome

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Alberta (six months of age and older); it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Search within the flu clinic database for locations across Alberta. Or visit your family physician’s office to receive a vaccine.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Alberta.
Additional Resources	HEALTHLink Alberta Phone: 403-943-5465 (Calgary) Phone: 780-408-5465 (Edmonton) Toll-Free: 1-866-408-5465 (rest of Alberta) Government of Alberta: Influenza – Commonly called "the flu" Alberta Health Services: Influenza immunization/vaccine FAQs

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Information currently unavailable. Check back soon.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of British Columbia; it is especially important for those at high risk and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Offered through public clinics. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or your local health branch. Be sure to check online or call before visiting a flu clinic.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to those at high risk for complications from the flu or for those in close contact with high-risk individuals.
Additional Resources	HealthLink BC Phone: 811 Immunize BC: Influenza

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Flu clinics will begin October 16^th.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Manitoba; it is especially important for those at high risk and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Available through your family health provider, public health office, or regional health authority. You may get vaccinated at your family doctor’s office. Be sure to call before your visit to see if they are offering the flu vaccine.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Manitoba or international students, regardless of the status of their provincial health insurance coverage.
Additional Resources	Health Links-Info Santé Phone: 788-8200 (Winnipeg) Toll-Free: 1-888-315-9257 Manitoba Health: Seasonal influenza vaccine (flu shot) (requires Adobe Reader) Manitoba Health: Seasonal flu

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to eligible residents of New Brunswick; it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Public Health Clinics are offering the flu vaccine to children and infants only. Others may contact the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) or their family physician. For more information about the influenza vaccine you may contact your local Public Health Clinics.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost for individuals at high risk of influenza complications and for those living with members of high-risk groups.
Additional Resources	Tele-Care 811 Phone: 811 New Brunswick Canada: Influenza FightFlu.ca: New Brunswick Victorian Order of Nurses: regional office

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Available late October / early November.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Newfoundland & Labrador; it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Visit your physician’s office to receive the flu vaccine.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to high-risk individuals.
Additional Resources	HealthLine Toll-Free: 1-888-709-2929 Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Health and Community Services: Protection from influenza 2011-2012 (requires Adobe Reader)

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of the Northwest Territories; it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or one of your local public clinics.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of the Northwest Territories.
Additional Resources	Northwest Territories Health and Social Services: NWT hospitals, health centres, clinics, and units Northwest Territories Health and Social Services: Frequently asked questions

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Nova Scotia; it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Make an appointment at your family doctor’s office to receive the flu vaccine or contact your local Public Health Offices and/or District Health Authorities to find out if they are currently offering the flu vaccine.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Nova Scotia.
Additional Resources	HealthLink 811 Phone: 811 Nova Scotia Canada: Communicable disease prevention and control Nova Scotia Canada: District health authorities

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Nunavut (six months of age and older).
Where can I get it?	To receive a vaccine, contact your Public Health Unit or Community Health Centre (requires Adobe Reader) (or for more information).
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Nunavut.
Additional Resources	Nunavut’s Department of Health and Social Services: Community contact list (requires Adobe Reader) Nunavut’s Department of Health and Social Services: Flu virus

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Ontario (six months of age and older); it is especially important for members of high-risk groups and people who live and/or work with those in high-risk categories.
Where can I get it?	The vaccine is offered at physician’s offices.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Ontario.
Additional Resources	Telehealth Ontario Toll-Free: 1-866-797-0000 ServiceOntario INFOline Toll-Free: 1-877-844-1944 Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care: The flu

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Information currently unavailable. Check back soon.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Prince Edward Island (six months of age and older); high-risk groups are especially encouraged to get vaccinated.
Where can I get it?	To receive a vaccine, if you are under 65 make an appointment at your doctor’s office. If you are older than 65, contact a local health centre, a public health nursing office or your family doctor.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	Aside from an administration fee, the Department of Health and Wellness provides the flu vaccine free of charge to all residents of Prince Edward Island.
Additional Resources	Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness: Vaccination clinics Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness: About the vaccine

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	The seasonal flu vaccine clinics will start November 1^st, 2012. Prior to that you may contact your family doctor’s office and find out if they are offering the vaccine.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Quebec; it is especially important for high-risk individuals, and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	To be vaccinated, talk to your family health care provider; or consult the website of your Agence de santé et services sociaux.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost for those at high risk of developing complications from the flu.
Additional Resources	Info-Santé Phone: 811 Santé et Services sociaux Québec: Seasonal flu

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	Currently available.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Saskatchewan; it is especially important for high-risk individuals and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?	Vaccines are available at Public Clinics and administered by Regional Health Authority Offices. They are also available from your physician.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of Saskatchewan.
Additional Resources	HealthLine Toll-Free: 1-877-800-0002 Government of Saskatchewan: Influenza

	Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available?	The flu vaccine will be available November 13^th.
Who is it available to?	Available to all residents of Yukon.
Where can I get it?	Regional flu clinics are offering the flu vaccine; contact them to find out their flu clinic schedules. Or, visit your family health provider to receive a vaccine.
Who can access the flu shot for free?	No cost to residents of the Yukon.
Additional Resources	Yukon HealthLine Phone: 811 Yukon Health and Social Services: Seasonal flu vaccination & clinic dates Yukon Health and Social Services: Influenza

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To learn more about the seasonal flu vaccine availability, select a province.

National Resources

Alberta

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British Columbia

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Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Newfoundland & Labrador

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Northwest Territories

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Nova Scotia

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Nunavut

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Ontario

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Prince Edward Island

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Quebec

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Saskatchewan

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Yukon

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