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Nov 04, 2022 • 29 minutes ago • 2 minutes read • Join the conversation The flu shot is offered alongside the COVID-19 vaccine at RCDHU community vaccination clinics. Photo by Jason Payne/PNG
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The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is now offering a free flu shot to everyone who lives, works or attends school in Ontario who is six months of age or older.
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A press release issued by the RCDHU on Nov. 3 said getting vaccinated will become more important as the weather continues to get colder and more activities are held indoors.
“Current rates of viral infection with COVID-19 are persistently high, and the flu has arrived early in North America after a tough season in the southern hemisphere,” said Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Health Officer of the County and District of Renfrew. “We are seeing unprecedented hospitalizations of children for a third virus, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). All of this points to a tough winter ahead. So I encourage everyone to get their flu shot and the next flu shot COVID-19 available. You owe it to yourself, your family, friends and the community at large. Safety and good health is our priority.”
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The flu vaccine will be offered alongside the COVID-19 vaccine at community vaccination clinics. Anyone five years of age or older can get the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. Those six months to four years old can receive other vaccines 14 days before or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for the latest COVID-19 and flu clinic hours.
The best way to protect each other, including those most at risk of serious consequences from COVID-19 or the flu, is to reduce the spread of these viruses by:
- Stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines (including the bivalent booster dose, which is available for those 12 and older).
- Get your free flu shot.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve, not your hand.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Regularly clean high-touch surfaces such as desks, phones and keyboards, as flu viruses can live on surfaces for up to eight hours.
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Walk-in appointments are currently accepted at all COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics, except for Novavax clinics, where appointments are still required. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including how to book a Novavax COVID-19 vaccination appointment, visit For more information about the flu vaccine, including options available for people 65 and older or more, visit
You can also get a flu shot at participating local pharmacies or your health care provider.
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