Influenza vaccine FAQ
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Do I have to pay to get a flu shot?
If you have a valid Alberta Health Care card, you should qualify for the publicly supplied influenza vaccine.
When will flu shots be available?
Flu shots will be available on October 19, 2020. It is advised to get a flu shot as early as possible. It takes some time for the vaccine to take effect so the sooner you get it, the sooner you can receive benefit from it.
Why can’t you vaccinate my child under 5 years old?
Children under 5 that wish to access the flu shot must do so through an Alberta Health Services public health program or at a specially certified physician’s office. Our clinic (and other pharmacies across the province) are not allowed to use our stock of provincial flu vaccine for children under 5 as it would violate our contract with the Alberta government. There are no exceptions.
Do you have the flu vaccine in nasal spray form?
Flumist will be available at our clinic, but not as part of the government program. The cost will be $40. It may be covered on some private benefit plans. It is an option for those that are needlephobic.
Are you going to be offering extended hours during flu season? How can I get the latest updates regarding available appointment or drop in times?
We will be extending our hours and offering flu shots by appointment and a drop in basis. Check our News page for more info or follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook.
Where are you located?
We are at #404 – 191 Edwards Way SW in Airdrie. You can see a map of our location at our Contact Us page.
How long is a flu shot appointment?
An appointment should take about 20 minutes. You will need to fill out a short assessment form, and then be assessed by one of our pharmacists. If everything looks okay, they will administer the flu shot. We expect that you will wait around for at least 15 minutes to ensure that you do not faint or develop a reaction. This is rare but we want to make sure you don’t have any problems.