TORONTO – The Metropolis of Toronto is providing residents the chance to get vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19 and the flu on the identical time.
Town’s high physician says residents getting a flu shot at a Toronto Public Well being clinic will likely be supplied a COVID-19 vaccine if they’re eligible and haven’t but been totally vaccinated in opposition to the virus.
Dr. Eileen de Villa additionally says folks getting a COVID-19 vaccine at a city-run clinic could have an opportunity to get a flu shot on the identical time.
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Flu shot now accessible to all Ontarians
The Nationwide Advisory Committee on Immunization has mentioned that each one seasonal influenza vaccines could also be given concurrently or at any time earlier than or after the administration of different vaccines, together with COVID-19 vaccines.
De Villa says the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot on the identical time will supply folks comfort and safety in opposition to each the seasonal flu and the novel coronavirus.
Town launched its annual flu marketing campaign at city-run immunization clinics this week.
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