Last Updated: December 22, 2010

Flu Vaccination Guide

The 2010/2011 flu shot is a trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine, containing three strains of influenza that are expected to circulate in the population this year. It includes H1N1 A and two other strains: H3N2 influenza A Perth and influenza B Brisbane. So you only have to roll up your sleeve once this year!

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

  • Children under 6 months of age
  • People who have had a previous anaphylactic (severe allergic reaction) to any element of the vaccine, OR
  • People with a hypersensitivity to eggs (e.g. hives, swelling of mouth and/or throat, breathing difficulty); OR
  • People experiencing a high fever, OR
  • People who have previously experienced Guillain-Barré Syndrome within 8 weeks of receiving a seasonal flu vaccine.

Alberta

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? The seasonal flu vaccination is currently 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?

Provincially funded clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or health zone.

How much will it cost? No cost to residents of Alberta
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British Columbia

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to?

Currently available to all, it is especially important for those at high risk and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it?

Public clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or local health branch.
How much will it cost?

No cost to those at high risk for complications from the flu or for those in close contact with high-risk individuals
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Manitoba

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? Currently 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?

Public clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or public health office.
How much will it cost?

Available to all Manitobans at no charge
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New Brunswick

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? All residents, it is especially important for high risk groups and those in close contact with them.
Where can I get it? Public clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, please contact the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), your family physician, or local public health office for more information. (RHA A | RHA B).
How much will it cost? No cost for individuals at high risk of influenza complications and for those living with members of high risk groups
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Newfoundland and Labrador

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? All residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is especially important for high risk individuals and those in close contact with them
Where can I get it?

Local public health office or physician offices.

For more information, contact your Regional Health Authority.
How much will it cost? No cost to high risk individuals
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Northwest Territories

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? Currently 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? Walk in clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or local health centre.
How much will it cost? No cost to residents of the Northwest Territories
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Nova Scotia

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? All residents of Nova Scotia, it is especially important for high risk individuals as well as those in close contact with them
Where can I get it?

Public health clinics may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider or public health office.
How much will it cost? No cost to all residents of Nova Scotia
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Nunavut

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Information not currently available
Who is it available to? Information not currently available
Where can I get it? Information not currently available
How much will it cost? Information not currently available
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Ontario

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to?

Currently available to all residents of Ontario

All residents age 6 months and older; it is especially important for members high risk (requires Adobe Reader) groups and people who live and/or work with those in high risk categories
Where can I get it?

Physician's offices and community-based influenza immunization clinics

Flu Clinics: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/publichealth/flu/clinics.aspx
How much will it cost? No cost to all residents of Ontario
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Prince Edward Island

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? Everyone over the age of 6 months. High risk groups are especially encouraged to get vaccinated
Where can I get it? Doctor's offices, health centres and public health nursing offices
How much will it cost? Free from Public Health Nursing Offices for children aged 6 months to 4 years (59 months) inclusive, pregnant women and those who live with them
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Quebec

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
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 la santé et des services sociaux
How much will it cost? No cost for those at high risk of developing complications from the flu
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Saskatchewan

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? All residents, it is especially important for high risk individuals and those in close contact with members of high risk groups
Where can I get it? Vaccines are available at Public Clinics administered by Regional Health Authority Offices, or from your physician
How much will it cost? Free to all residents
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Yukon

 

Seasonal Flu Vaccine
When is it available? Currently available
Who is it available to? All Yukon residents
Where can I get it? Regional flu clinics (requires Adobe Reader) may no longer be offering the flu vaccine. To receive a vaccine, contact your family health provider.
How much will it cost?

Free to Yukoners
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