Dateline: 10/17/11
Vaccination programs for the 2011 flu season have begun in Canada. There's just one flu shot this year. It covers the same three strains of flu as last year: the 2009 H1N1 strain, an influenza A called H3N2, and an influenza B component. Since the vaccination programs are managed by the provinces, the timing, priorities and whether or not the shots are free depends on the Canadian province or territory. The links below are to information on the seasonal flu virus and vaccinations in each province and territory in Canada, as well as links to help you find a clinic where you can get a flu shot.
If you have any questions about whether the flu vaccine is appropriate for you, ask your doctor or a public health practitioner.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
- 2011 Seasonal Flu Shots in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Where to Get a Flu Shot in Newfoundland and Labrador
Watch for local announcements or contact your family doctor or regional health authority for information on clinic schedules.
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
- Flu in Nova Scotia
- Where to Get a Flu Shot in Nova Scotia
Contact your family doctor or public health office. Workplace flu shot clinics may also be offered.
Nunavut
- Flu in Nunavut
- Where to Get a Flu Shot in Nunavut
Contact your community health centre or the public health office in Iqaluit.
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
