Flu shots now available for residents across Ontario

The province is encouraging anyone in Ontario aged six months and older to get their free flu shot, and sooner rather than later.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones wants Ontarians to get their flu shot, as well as their COVID-19 booster shots, as soon as possible.

She says getting both flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time is safe.

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The province says the flu shots are available at doctors and nurse practitioner’s offices, through some public health units and at participating pharmacies.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore has warned of a difficult winter ahead due to the resurgence of respiratory viruses.

He says it is difficult to predict the severity of the upcoming flu season.