COVID-19, flu vaccines available in New Brunswick on Oct .15 [Video]

COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available for people aged six months and older in New Brunswick beginning Oct. 15.

Appointments can be booked online or by contacting a participating community pharmacy; however, Public Health says not all pharmacies are using the online booking system.

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“As we enter the respiratory illness season, we are reminding New Brunswickers of the importance of staying up to date on their vaccinations,” said Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s acting chief medical officer of health, in a news release.

“The COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will help reduce the risk of severe illness this fall and winter. We are encouraging New Brunswickers to get these vaccines during the same appointment, as it is both safe and convenient.”

Although everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, the province says they recommend those who are at high risk of …