Do you have to pay for flu shot in Saskatchewan?
The influenza (flu) vaccine is free (publicly funded) and is offered to Saskatchewan residents who are six months and older. Flu vaccines are proven to be safe by Health Canada. By getting immunized, you protect yourself and those close to you during the flu season.
When is the flu shot available in Sask?
October 12
The provincial publicly funded influenza program officially started on Tuesday, October 12. All eligible Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to plan ahead and get their flu shot as soon as possible. Anyone six months of age and older can receive the flu vaccine.
Where is the influenza vaccine administered?
Most influenza shots are given in an arm muscle with a needle. One quadrivalent influenza shot (Afluria Quadrivalent) can be given either with a needle (for people aged 6 months and older) or with a jet injector (for people aged 18 through 64 years only).
Who distributes the flu shot?
Everyone 6 months of age and older needs a flu vaccine. Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers, so supply depends on manufacturers….Table of 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine — Total Doses Distributed.
| Week | Total Doses Distributed |
|---|---|
| 2/18/2022 | 174.8 M |
| 2/4/2022 | 174.5 M |
| 1/28/2022 | 174.3 M |
| 1/21/2022 | 174.1 M |
How do you give a flu shot without it hurting?
Relax your arm and let it hang loose. “The needle is going into your muscle so tensing your arm can lead to more pain,” says Li-Tall. To ward off soreness, massage the shot area immediately after the injection and move your arm around to keep the muscle moving and help your body absorb the medicine.
What strains are in the 2021 flu vaccine Canada?
The 2021/2022 influenza vaccines contain the following strains:
- A/Victoria/2570/2019 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus.
- A/Cambodia/e0826360/2020 (H3N2)-like virus.
- B/Washington/02/2019-like virus.
- B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus.
Which arm is better to get flu shot?
Get the injection in your non-dominant arm. Actually, it is your choice which side you choose, but if your arm does get sore you’ll notice it less in your non-dominant arm. However, if you have a fresh tattoo or a wound in the injection zone, get the shot in the other arm.
Where in your arm should you get a flu shot?
The flu shot is usually given as an intramuscular (IM) needle injection into the upper, outer arm muscle called the deltoid muscle in people 3 years of age and older. The preferred injection site for infants and young children is the front, outer area of the thigh.
How effective is the 2021 2022 flu shot?
According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, the 2021-22 seasonal flu vaccine was not significantly effective in protecting the US population from contracting the most common influenza virus in current circulation.