The launch of this year’s flu vaccine will also serve as a lesson on how a imaginable COVID-19 vaccine can be given to the Saskatchewan public.
“It’s a multifaceted approach,” said Dr. Kevin Wasko, medical officer at the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
“We can check a new way of doing things, so that when a COVID vaccine becomes available, we can have a widespread reaction in the system.
The flu vaccine is now available to the public on Monday, and will be available in more than 550 locations in the province this year.
Vaccines will be available at acute, emergency, family circle and home care centers, as well as in mass clinics and classic pharmacies.
“Possibly there are some projects that we have tried that are new and others that paint very well, while possibly there are others that have not painted so well that we may not need to repeat when the COVID vaccine is available,” Wasko told me.
The province won its order (596,000 doses) of influenza vaccine.
We expect more options to result in more people getting the vaccine,” dr. Tanya Diener, SHA Medical Health Officer at Regina.
“By expanding our influenza immunization coverage, we can protect our population and avoid what we call a doubledemic (where a large number of the population get influenza and COVID-19 at the same time). “
Diener said it is vital that everyone gets vaccinated, but especially for other young people, the elderly, pregnant women and others with underlying diseases.
Wasko said there are plans for home care providers and the family doctor’s circle to administer the flu vaccine.
SHA recommends calling to see if you want an appointment. This applies to the pass for your own doctor, clinics without an appointment, pharmacies or mass clinics.
In Saskatchewan, the massive clinic has moved from Prairieland Park to SaskTel Center and is by appointment only. Approximately 30 of SaskTel Centre’s personal boxes are used for vaccines.
Bring a mask and your fitness card, and COVID-19 rules, such as physical distance and hand washing.
Go to a clinic if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
Clinics will be open from October 19 to December 23, the vaccine is still available until the end of March.
Visit 4flu. ca at an immunization clinic nearby.
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