Flu

What you need to know about getting a flu shot

The most effective way to decrease complications and reduce the impact of the flu is to get a flu shot.

Health Canada recommends everyone 6 months and older should get the annual flu vaccine as soon as it is available because it takes about two weeks after your flu shot for the protective antibodies to develop in the body. Get your flu shot early to protect yourself before flu viruses begin spreading in your community.

• You will be required to book an appointment
  • Option 1: New this year, people registered with the BC government’s Get Vaccinated system will automatically receive an invite to book their vaccine. If you have not registered, you can visited the Get Vaccinated page to register.
• • Option 2: Please call the BC Vaccine Booking Call Centre at 1-833-838-2323 to make an appointment for a flu shoot.

• If you have COVID-19, COVID-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate, please do not come to the pharmacy. Contact the pharmacy to reschedule your appointment for when you are well.
• Bring your health card with you to the pharmacy.
• Wear loose clothing with short sleeves. Vaccines given by injection will be given in your upper arm.
• You may be asked to wear a mask or face covering when receiving your flu vaccine.
• After your vaccine you will be asked to wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes or as determined by the pharmacist.
• You may be asked to complete a consent form, or you may be asked to provide verbal consent to receive the flu vaccine.

Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist for specific details about getting your flu shot.