Ontario residents will be able to get their annual flu shot starting in November.
The provincial government said the vaccine will be available starting Nov. 1 through participating health care providers, public health units and pharmacies.
“The colder weather is here, which means an increase in respiratory illnesses,” Health Minister Sylvia Jones said in a statement.
“Getting vaccinated remains the best defense against the flu and COVID-19 to help keep Ontarians healthy and out of hospitals. This will also ensure the province can continue its efforts to keep Ontario and its businesses open.”
The government also announced on Thursday that all people aged 12 and over will be eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose from 17 October.
Ontario’s medical officer of health urged residents to get both vaccines when they are eligible to prevent serious illness and hospitalization as the province enters the fall flu season.