Sask. health officials urge public to get flu, COVID-19 shots while infection rate still low - CBC
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SaskatchewanAs of Oct. 13, every Saskatchewan resident who is six months and older can get free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Only 20% of provincial residents received flu vaccines last yearJeremy Warren · CBC News · Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 13Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Saskatchewan Health Authority medical health officer Dr. Vivian Onaemo receives her influenza and COVID-19 vaccine shots during a media event in Saskatoon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (CBC/Jeremy Warren)Saskatchewan health officials launched the province's seasonal immunization campaign in Saskatoon with a plea for the public to get their flu shots. As of Tuesday morning, every Saskatchewan resident who is six months and older can get free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. While infection rates are currently low across the province, that could quickly change, said Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) medical health officer Dr. Vivian Onaemo.
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