Influenza

Rexall pausing flu vaccinations amid supply issues in Ontario

The province said previously that it ordered 5.1 million individual doses of the flu vaccine this year, a 16% increase from 2019.
Conversations about flu vaccines for private purchase

Pharmacist Ajit Johal shares his experiences on how to advise patients of flu vaccine options available for private purchase
Communication breakdown: flu vaccine edition
Webinar on demand: Respiratory tract infections during a pandemic
Usual 15-minute wait time after flu vaccine can be reduced if certain conditions met

National Advisory Committee on Immunization issues recommendations on duration of observation period after influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quebec pharmacists ready for first round of flu vaccinations; systems aren't

While many pharmacists in Quebec feel ready to administer influenza vaccines for the first time this fall, computer systems have yet to integrate the new claim codes required to bill for the service.
Go-to chart for flu vaccines by age indication

Check out CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca’s interactive tool and downloadable chart for a quick summary all influenza vaccines available in Canada by age indication and funding status
Ontario pharmacists juggle flu shots, COVID-19 testing and impending launch of minor ailments

No shortage of vaccine, says the OPA, despite reports of individual pharmacies running low on supplies in first week.

Quebec pharmacists giving flu shots for first time this year