All residents of the province age 5 and older can now receive their flu shot in a community pharmacy for free.
Last year we had a number of measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 which also had the effect of reducing the spread of the flu virus. But the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador cautions not to become complacent.
President Janice Audeau says with workplaces and schools open, increased travel, and larger gatherings and reduced social distancing, the influenza virus will spread easier and quicker this year, making getting a flu shot this year more important than ever.
Last year, pharmacists administered over 90,000 flu shots or about 40 per cent of the total shots administered.
There are more than 200 community pharmacists across the province.