The vaccination campaign against influenza and against COVID-19 (Moderna) will begin on October 2 for people in CHSLDs and residences for the elderly. The vaccine will be offered to the general population starting October 10.
The Dr Luc Boileau, national director of Public Health, made the announcement Thursday. Vaccines will be offered free of charge and appointments can be made now on CLIC Santé or by calling 1-877-644-4545.
“We are no longer in a crisis situation”, but viruses are circulating and vulnerable people must think about it, even if there is no obligation in any way, indicated the Dr Luc Boileau.
He indicated that people aged 60 and over, children with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised, pregnant women and parents of babies are considered priorities.
The Dr Luc Boileau reiterated the importance of staying home when you are sick.
Vaccination and screening tests will be available at 150 service points in Quebec, particularly in pharmacies.
More details to come.