19 and RSV this respiratory virus season
Health officials in Canada are urging the public to receive their seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as they become available. Eligibility criteria vary by province, with priority currently given to seniors and high-risk individuals.
Why it matters
Public health campaigns are critical for managing respiratory virus seasons and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
By Nicole Ireland Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as it becomes available in their area this fall. Most provinces will start providing the flu vaccine to the general public by the end of October and it will be free of charge. In Ontario, both the flu and COVID-19 shots became available on Sept. 28 for people age 65 and older, residents of long-term care or retirement homes and hospital patients and staff.
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