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2009 Flu Vaccine
All 3 components of the 2008/2009 vaccine have changed from the previous year. It is an inactivated (it does not cause infection) vaccine.
by Mike Figurski —
last modified 2008-09-29 08:42
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Action Performed by Date and Time Comment Publish Mike Figurski 2008-09-29 08:42 No comments.
Immunization reduces Risk and Severity of Influenza
The Whitefoot Clinic (250 765-0544) will begin offering the vaccine
on Nov. 1st (by appt only). Cost is $20 unless you are covered by
BC Health Insurance (MSP) as below.
In B.C., the following groups are eligible for the free annual vaccination:
- People 65 and older and their caregivers
- Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts
- Health care workers
- Emergency responders
- Healthy children aged 6-23 months
- Household contacts and caregivers of infants aged 0 - 23 months
- Pregnant women who will be in their 3rd trimester during the influenza season
- Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
- People who work with live poultry and swine
- Employees and inmates at BC correctional facilities