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'1 appointment, 2 jabs': Islanders urged to get flu, COVID shots at the same time

'We want you fully protected this year,' says P.E.I. pharmacist

CBC NewsStephen Brun

As the weather in P.E.I. starts to chill off, it's a sign respiratory virus and flu season is right around the corner. 

The province's Chief Public Health Office and local pharmacists are encouraging Islanders to get their flu and COVID vaccines during the same appointment. 

If you're brave, health providers say, you can even get several jabs at once if you need them. 

"We've had patients that have taken flu and COVID and shingles shot all at the same time. I think the next day might be a write-of…

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'1 appointment, 2 jabs': Islanders urged to get flu, COVID shots at the same time

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CBC NewsStephen Brun, Posted: Oct 05, 2024 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago
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