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Ontario Opens Free Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations to All Residents
The province says the shots are free at pharmacies, public health units and doctor offices, with same-visit flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommended.
- On Monday, Ontario expanded flu and COVID-19 vaccine access to the general public through participating pharmacies and health-care providers, following an initial rollout for higher-risk populations earlier this fall.
- Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch noted the flu season arrived ahead of schedule, with Toronto Public Health detecting 337 influenza and 380 COVID-19 cases in the city from August 30 to October 21.
- Everyone aged six months and older can receive both vaccines at pharmacies and clinics, with officials confirming the vaccines are safe to administer during a single appointment.
- Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore encouraged the "most vulnerable" to get vaccinated, stating that "staying up to date on recommended immunizations remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of serious illness."
- The province continues its RSV Prevention Program for infants up to eight months and high-risk adults aged 60 to 74 or 75 and older to protect against respiratory syncytial virus.
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