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Seasonal Immunizations

Influenza Vaccines   Pneumococcal Vaccines    Covid-19 Vaccines      RSV Vaccines     

As the flu season approaches, the Manitoba Lung Association is urging all Canadians to get their seasonal immunizations against influenza and other illnesses, Vaccines are a critical component of public health efforts to reduce the incidence of severe illness, hospitalizations, and complications associated with many diseases.

Staying up to date on vaccinations is crucial for maintaining public health, providing protection against infectious diseases, and preventing outbreaks. Vaccinations are especially important for safeguarding vulnerable populations, such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Keeping current with vaccines ensures community immunity and helps prevent the resurgence of controlled or eliminated diseases, supporting overall societal health.

Why Get Vaccinated?

  1. Protection Against Severe Illness The influenza and pneumococcal vaccines are proven to protect against severe forms of these infections. By getting vaccinated, you reduce your risk of developing serious health complications that can lead to hospitalizations.

  2. Reducing Hospitalizations and Health Care Strain Vaccination significantly lowers the risk of hospitalization due to influenza and pneumococcal disease. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), widespread immunization can alleviate the burden on our healthcare system, particularly during the peak of flu season.

  3. Protecting Vulnerable Populations Vaccines play a vital role in safeguarding the health of vulnerable groups, including seniors, young children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic health conditions. By getting vaccinated, you help protect those who are at higher risk of severe illness.

  4. Community Immunity When a significant portion of the population gets vaccinated, it creates a protective barrier that reduces the spread of infections. This concept, known as herd immunity, helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.

  5. Preventing Complications Influenza and pneumonia can lead to severe complications such as bacterial infections, exacerbation of chronic diseases, and even death. Vaccination is a key preventive measure to avoid these serious health issues.

  6. Cost-Effective Health Strategy Investing in vaccines is a cost-effective strategy to prevent illness and reduce healthcare costs. Preventing flu and pneumonia through vaccination can save individuals and the healthcare system significant resources by reducing the need for medical visits, hospitalizations, and treatments.

Where to Locate and How to Book Flu, COVID-19 and Pneumococcal Vaccines in Manitoba

Free flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines are offered at a variety of sites such as public health offices, medical clinics, access centers, pharmacies, vaccine clinics, and nursing stations.

Vaccine Finder

Please contact your primary care provider, walk-in clinic, Access Center, Connected Care Clinic, pharmacy or your local public health office (if outside of Winnipeg) to inquire about current availability of COVID-19, flu and pneumococcal vaccines.

For appointments at pharmacies or medical clinics, you will need to contact those locations directly as indicated for that location in the Vaccine Finder Map

          Click Here To Download Poster for your office or Clinic.