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    Seasonal vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses

    Starting October 16, 2024, the public will be able to book an appointment on Clic Santé to receive free COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

    Vaccination against respiratory infections

    The vaccination campaign against respiratory infections aims to offer the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge to the entire population, and to certain groups, the pneumococcal infection vaccine and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

    Booking an appointment 

    It will be possible to book an appointment for the COVID-19 and flu vaccines starting October 16, 2024.

    Locations offering both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines during the same visit will be indicated when booking your appointment online.

    Need help? You can also make an appointment by calling 1 877 644-4545.

    Vaccine Information

    For more information about vaccines against respiratory diseases, please refer to the following pages:

    Co-administration of vaccines

    You can receive both the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine during the same vaccination session.

    Flu and COVID-19 vaccines administered at the same time offer the same level of protection against illness as when they are given a few days or weeks apart. No specific issues have been reported following the administration of these vaccines in the same session.

    Additionally, during your vaccination appointment, the pneumococcal infection vaccine may also be offered to you.

     

    Tips to Limit the Spread of Respiratory Viruses

    To limit the spread of respiratory viruses as much as possible, the following measures are recommended:

     

    • Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based solution if water and soap are not available.
    • If symptoms appear, it is important to reduce contact with others, cough into your elbow, immediately dispose of tissues after use, and increase the frequency of hand washing.
    • If you have a fever, it is recommended to stay home.
    • If you have symptoms such as cough, sore throat, or nasal congestion, it is recommended to wear a mask during social interactions.

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