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Protect yourself, your family and your community by getting vaccinated.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:38 AM | Anonymous

Staying on track with your seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines is easy

Vaccines provide the best protection against the strains of COVID-19 and seasonal flu that are expected to be circulating in Manitoba. Anyone aged six months or older can be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, but it is especially important if you or a loved one are at higher risk of serious illness.

·         Free

·         Safe

o    Together with COVID-19 vaccine

o    Including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

·         Proven to reduce doctor visits, hospitalization and deaths

Where can I get a flu shot?

·         Doctor’s office

·         Pharmacy

·         Walk-In Connected Care clinic

·         Walk-in clinic

·         To find a vaccine near you, visit Manitoba’s online vaccine finder or call 1-844-626-8222 (toll-free Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information, call your community health office:

·         Downtown, Point Douglas 204-940-3638

·         Fort Garry, River Heights 204-940-2313

·         Inkster 204-938-5900

·         River East 204-938-5000

·         St. Boniface, St. Vital 204-940-1692

·         Seven Oaks 204-938-5600

·         Transcona 204-938-5555

·         St. James / Assiniboine South 204-940-2040, option 3


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