The first shipments of updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines are now being shipped across the province, starting with high-priority locations such as nursing homes and private hospitals, according to Manitoba Health.
They will begin to become more available to the general public in the coming weeks, with some sites possibly coming into stock faster than others, Manitoba Health said in a news release Friday.
The updated Moderna vaccine is being distributed lately at vaccination sites. More COVID-19 vaccines will continue to arrive in the coming weeks to ensure sufficient supply, according to Manitoba Health.
The newer vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, either of which were approved by Health Canada last month, specifically target the Omicron XBB. 1. 5 subvariant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the vaccines are better suited to existing virus strains. .
Manitoba’s online vaccine finder will be updated with new locations and clinic details, according to the release.
People can access vaccines by booking directly at a pharmacy or medical clinic, the online booking tool, calling 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222) or visiting an in-network vaccination clinic.
An advertising campaign will be introduced next week that will encourage Manitobanites to stay up to date with their vaccinations, the province said. Manitoba Health also has an online resource for others to find facts about COVID-19, seasonal flu and pneumococcal vaccines, and adds how to book. .
Last year’s respiratory virus season affected many more young people, and Public Fitness strongly recommends that children between the ages of six months and under five get vaccinated against the seasonal flu.
Everyone else at higher risk of severe infection is also recommended to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. It’s effective to get more than one vaccine at a time, the province’s news release says.
The province identifies the highest-risk organization as:
Anyone with questions about vaccination should talk to their health care provider or call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
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