COVID-19 and flu vaccination campaigns launch Tuesday
The vaccinations are available free to any Quebecer who wants them, the health ministry says.
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The vaccinations are available free to any Quebecer who wants them, the health ministry says.
Quebec has begun offering the latest Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccine, which targets a newer variant. Here are some key questions and answers about the fall vaccination campaign and the current situation of respiratory infectious diseases in the province.
People can make an appointment to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccination at the same time. The campaign expands to all Quebecers on Oct. 10.
There's been a slight uptick in cases and hospitalizations as a new variant makes inroads, but experts say there's no need to panic.
It's a refrain that's coming back like a summer song: summer is shaping up to be a difficult one in Quebec's emergency departments, with vacations exacerbating the staff shortage. Minister Christian Dube invites Quebecers to prioritize other available options.