Last updated: October 16, 2023
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Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection.
We would like your help sharing this information to encourage and inform the campus community to get their flu shot.
To learn more about the Flu clinics, please visit: https://srs.ubc.ca/flu
For questions regarding the use of this communications toolkit, please contact:
Yvonne Kwok, Communications Manager, VPFO Communications & Engagement
yvonne.kwok@ubc.ca
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Protect yourself from the flu: Get your flu shot
Influenza vaccines are now available across British Columbia. Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection.
The Pharmacists Clinic at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is participating in the Provincial Influenza program. Immunizations for Influenza and COVID-19 will be held on:
- Monday, October 30, 2023, 1:00–4:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 1:00–4:00 pm
Advance appointments are booked by registering with the provincial government’s Get Vaccinated system. Vaccination against measles mumps and rubella (MMR), tetanus and pneumococcal pneumonia will also be available.
If you have already registered with the Get Vaccinated system for the COVID-19 vaccine, you will not need to re-register to receive an invite for the influenza vaccine. If you have not yet registered, you will need to visit the Get Vaccinated page to register.
Learn more about the Influenza Immunization Program: https://srs.ubc.ca/flu