Manitoba has announced that for the upcoming flu season they will be providing residents of personal care homes (PCH) a high-dose flu vaccine for those over 65 years of age.
According to the province, the vaccine offers a higher level of protection against three of the strains of influenza expected this fall and winter.
According to Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen studies have shown that those over 65 and that live in a PCH are at higher risk of getting complications or dying due to getting the flu.
[jaw_quote author=”Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen” ]We’re the first in Canada to introduce this new type of vaccine to better protect these vulnerable people and keep them healthy when the flu starts to circulate this winter.[/jaw_quote][jaw_clear]
The number of people admitted to hospital from PCH facilities is more frequent during peak influenza activity.
The minister said that public health officials will be monitoring how effective the new high-dose vaccine is so that they can make decisions about future vaccine programs.
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Members of the public will be able to access the standard flu shot for the year in early October. Most health care providers and pharmacies can provide the flu shot.
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