Manitoba is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeve and get the flu vaccine as soon as possible.
“Flu cases tend to peak over the fall and winter months in Manitoba, but there are things that we can all do to protect ourselves,” said Health Minister Audrey Gordon. “Winter wellness means getting your flu vaccine, while also taking time to stay active, eat healthy meals and keep connected with the people you care about. To provide the strongest protection available to protect older Manitobans, this year our government expanded the eligibility of the high-dose influenza vaccine to include all people 65 and over.”
Anyone over the age of six months is eligible for the flu vaccine and those 65 and over are eligible for the high-dose influenza vaccine.
“Vaccination is one of the best tools we have to help reduce the spread and severity of respiratory viruses, like the flu and COVID-19,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer. “Public health encourages all Manitobans to be up to date on all of the vaccines you’re eligible for. You can layer on even more protection by washing your hands, staying home when you’re sick and covering your cough. These simple steps will help to keep us all healthier and protect our health-care system for those who need it most.”
The flu vaccine is widely available across the province. To find a location with flu vaccine visit https://protectmb.ca/current-immunization-sites/
