Updated COVID-19, flu vaccines available in N.B. on Oct. 13 - CBC
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New BrunswickNew Brunswickers aged six months and older will be able to get updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for free, starting Oct. 13. RSV and pneumococcal vaccines also available as part of 2026-27 respiratory illness prevention campaignListen to this articleEstimated 4 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. New Brunswickers can protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated, says Dr. Yves Léger, the province's chief medical officer of health. (Frank Augstein/The Associated Press)New Brunswickers aged six months and older will be able to get updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for free, starting Oct. 13. The province's chief medical officer of health strongly recommends both vaccines for people at risk of severe infection because of age or underlying health conditions. This includes people aged 65 and older, people who live in a long-term care home or other congregate settings, people with chronic health conditions and pregnant people.
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