2023-11-06 14:00:00
Winter is upon us and with the drop in mercury inevitably comes an increase in the circulation of viruses and respiratory infections.
For this purpose, the vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself once morest the flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal infections. This simple gesture helps prevent an infection or respiratory virus from causing complications.
Vaccination is available to everyone
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Vaccination once morest respiratory infections and viruses is strongly recommended for the following people:
people aged 60 and over; people residing in CHSLDs or RPAs or living in other collective environments with a high proportion of elderly and vulnerable people; people who are immunocompromised or on dialysis; people living with chronic illness (cardiac, pulmonary, diabetes, significant obesity, etc.); pregnant women; people living under the same roof or caregivers from the groups mentioned above; people living in remote and isolated communities; healthcare workers.
However, children aged 6 months and over and people who wish to do so, but who are not part of the targeted groups, can also receive a dose of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition, vaccination once morest pneumococcal infections is recommended and free for people aged 65 and over and those aged 2 and over who are at risk of developing complications.
Receive vaccines at the same appointment
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Did you know that it is possible to receive the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine during the same vaccination session?
Indeed, when administered at the same time, the flu and COVID-19 vaccines protect as well as if they were received a few days or even a few weeks apart.
This way of proceeding poses no problem and it is even possible for people targeted by the vaccine once morest pneumococcal infections to receive it at the same time.
Moreover, vaccines once morest the flu and COVID-19 are offered free of charge to everyone, which allows everyone to protect themselves for the winter season.
Vaccines help stimulate the immune system and thus help prevent certain viruses and infections.
Getting vaccinated once morest the flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal infections is an excellent way to reduce the risk of getting sick this winter!
To make an appointment and find out regarding the vaccines recommended according to your age and state of health, consult the page Québec.ca/CampaignVaccination.
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