Flu vaccine orders up in Canada as simultaneous COVID-19 and flu infections feared

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The Public Health Agency of Canada expects higher demand for influenza vaccines amid a possible double whammy of COVID-19 and flu infections.

It's recommending provinces and territories consider alternate ways to deliver immunization programs this season.

"I think they need to go across all platforms because not everyone uses Facebook, especially older generations, and not everyone uses Twitter," said Hardy. Alternate models include allowing pharmacists or paramedics to provide immunization in provinces or territories where legislation does not permit it.

British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said flu rates in the Southern Hemisphere are a "slight glimmer of hope" but they do not always reflect what happens in the Northern Hemisphere so vaccination against flu is important, especially for high-risk populations like seniors who are also vulnerable to COVID-19.

Alberta Health spokesman Tom McMillan said a record amount of vaccine has been ordered this year, up by 23 per cent from last season.

 

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