Health Minister Audrey Gordon said in a statement Wednesday that the new eligibility will include all adults 65 and older, a change from current rules that limit the high-dose vaccine to people in that age group who meet certain requirements, such as having live in long-term care or assisted living.
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“We continue to make decisions about Manitoba’s vaccination efforts based on guidance from our public health experts,” Gordon said. “Planning has already begun for this fall’s seasonal flu campaign and this is an important change that will protect more seniors.” Trending Stories
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The new eligibility rules are in line with the latest recommendations of the National Immunization Advisory Committee. Story continues below ad “There is good evidence that the high-dose flu vaccine provides better protection for older adults than the standard-dose flu vaccine,” said the province’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin. “Expanding eligibility will support improved outcomes in this age group and reduce illness, hospitalization and death following influenza.” The province said more details about the start of the fall flu campaign will be available in the coming months. 2:04 Important to take flu shot seriously, says Manitoba virologist as province kicks off campaign Important to take flu shot seriously, says Manitoba virologist as province kicks off campaign – October 22, 2021 © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
