Toronto
Ontario residents who are six months and older will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.
Health Minister Sylvia Jones says people should make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations to stay safe and healthy during respiratory illness season.
The Ontario government says flu shots and the most recent COVID-19 vaccine will be available at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province.
It says receiving both a COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot at the same time is safe and convenient.
New COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna were approved by Health Canada earlier this fall, and they are designed to target the XBB COVID-19 variant.
The province says those who are six months and older can receive their new COVID-19 dose if six months have passed since their last vaccine dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2023
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