Flu Shot (BC)
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BC Update:
The BC public flu campaign will begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now open by invitation from the BC Get Vaccinated Booking System
**Walk-in requests may be accommodated subject to availability**
Canada’s National Advisory Committee for Immunization (NACI) recommends that the influenza vaccine should be offered annually to anyone 6 months of age and older who does not have a contradiction to the vaccine.
To receive a free (public) flu vaccine at the pharmacy you must be:
A resident of BC with a valid
Registered with the
4 years of age and older for injectable flu vaccine
2 years to 59 years of age for nasal spray flu vaccine (limited availability)
The flu vaccine is usually given as 1 dose per flu season starting in October of each year. Children under 9 years of age who have never had a seasonal influenza vaccine need 2 doses. The second dose of vaccine is important to raise their level of protection and should be given 4 weeks after the first dose.
Appointments for public (free) flu vaccines:
Public flu and COVID-19 vaccines are to be booked through the BC Get Vaccinated Booking System using invitations sent by text, email, or phone call by BC residents who are registered. Invitations will be sent over the next several weeks. The first invitations will be sent to priority groups starting with people at risk of serious illness, people 65 years and older, children, and healthcare workers.
For registration information visit BC Get Vaccinated Booking System
If you have not received a booking link and need flu and/or COVID-19 vaccines urgently, drop-in appointments may be available subject to availability. Ask a pharmacy team member for details.
High Dose Flu Vaccine (Fluzone HD®) for ages 65 years and over: $80
Contains 4 times the amount of influenza antigen compared to a standard dose flu vaccine for an enhanced immune response.
Fluzone HD® is not included in the 2024-2025 BC free public flu vaccine program but will be available for purchase at the pharmacy while supplies last.
Coverage may be available with private insurance plans.
Appointments for Fluzone HD™ can be booked by phone or in-person at your local London Drugs Pharmacy.
Public (free) flu vaccines for people age 65 years and over in BC include trivalent flu vaccine with an adjuvant for an enhanced immune response or quadrivalent standard dose flu vaccine.
For more information about flu vaccines in BC visit
or talk to your London Drugs pharmacist to discuss which flu vaccines are recommended for you.
