Influenza (flu) vaccines

Who in BC can receive the Fluzone® High-Dose vaccine for free?

Where can my child get the nasal spray vaccine?
 
Where do I get the numbing cream for my child to use before they get the vaccine?
 

My child had their first dose of influenza vaccine last month and needs their second dose. Do both vaccines have to be the same product?

Why do children under 9 receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time need two doses? 
 
I am receiving treatment for cancer. Can I get the influenza vaccine?
 
I am immunosuppressed due to medication I am taking. Can I get the influenza vaccine?
 
Can I get the influenza vaccine the same day as a TB skin test? 
 

Can I get the influenza vaccine at the same time as other vaccines, like the pneumococcal or shingles vaccine? 

I had GBS with paralysis two years ago. Can I safely receive the influenza vaccine this year?
 
Can I get an influenza vaccine if I am allergic to eggs?
 
Are influenza vaccines safe for pregnant people?
 

Can influenza vaccines give me influenza?

How do I report an unexpected side effect?
 
What are the side effects of the influenza vaccine?
 
How can I tell if I have influenza or if I have COVID-19?
 

Why is it more important this year than ever to get vaccinated against influenza? 

I received a regular influenza vaccine already this season. Can I now get Fluzone® High-Dose as well?
 

Why is Fluzone® High-Dose not free for all people 65 years of age and older in BC?

What is the cost of the Fluzone® High-Dose vaccine?
 
We work with developmentally disabled adults, some of whom are very needle phobic. Is there a possibility to arrange for them to get the nasal spray vaccine?
 
Is there a way to get in-home influenza vaccines for those who are housebound?

Is there a mobile clinic that can come to our work location to vaccinate our employees?

Do we know how effective the 2021/22 influenza vaccine will be?
 

How effective are influenza vaccines? 

How do influenza vaccines work?
Why do I need an influenza vaccine every year?
 
When is the best time to get the influenza vaccine? 
 
Where can I get an influenza vaccine?
 
When are influenza vaccines available in BC?