Health Minister Cameron Friesen has announced the Manitoba government is doubling its order of high dose influenza vaccine. He says this is to address anticipated demand and expanding the criteria for who can receive it free of charge. This vaccine is an immunization formula for people 65 years and older.
He reports starting this fall the high dose influenza vaccine will be available to seniors living north of the 53rd parallel, living on a First Nation or in remote communities, residents of supportive and assisted living housing, those receiving home care services while on a waiting list for admission to a long term care facility and those who are newly incarcerated in Manitoba.
Starting August 17th pharmacies, physicians and other providers can start placing their influenza vaccine orders with the vaccine expected to start arriving in late September.
