Influenza vaccine

Influenza immunization 2012–2013

Effective October 31, Alberta is resuming use of the Agriflu influenza vaccine following the news that Public Health Agency of Canada has lifted it's earlier suspension of the vaccine.

Annual influenza immunization is offered free of charge to all Albertans (6 months of age and older) through Influenza Immunization Clinics across Alberta.

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Seasonal influenza vaccine

It is very important for those at high-risk for influenza-related complications and their contacts to be immunized every year at the beginning of the influenza season. This includes:

• People living in group settings such as continuing care and designated assisted living;
• Adults and children with certain chronic conditions including but not limited to heart conditions, respiratory conditions such as asthma, and diabetes;
• People 65 years and older;
• Healthy children 6–23 months old.
• Pregnant women;
• Aboriginal peoples;
• Individuals who are severely over weight;
• Household contacts of the above; and
• Health care workers / health care students.

Since September 2009, Alberta has been offering government-funded seasonal influenza vaccine to all Albertans 6 months of age and older who work, live or go to school in Alberta.