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By Nigel Maxwell

Public safety

Bookings begin for fall flu and COVID vaccines

Oct 7, 2025 | 9:49 AM

It’s time once again to roll up your sleeves.

Saskatchewan residents can start booking appointments to receive this year’s respiratory illness vaccinations. Both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines will be available at public health clinics, participating local pharmacies and some physician and nurse practitioner offices.

“As we head into the fall season, getting immunized is one of the best ways we can keep each other safe,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “By protecting yourself, you are also protecting your family, friends, and community from respiratory illness.”

Seniors, people with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems, children under the age of five and pregnant women are among those considered most at risk of contracting a respiratory illness. High-risk groups are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“Enhanced influenza vaccines remain available at no cost to all Saskatchewan residents 65 years and older,” Cockrill said. “I encourage everyone, particularly older adults and those with existing health conditions, to consider immunization as soon as they are eligible.”

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Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are available, free of charge, to any eligible resident of the province aged six months and older.

Children aged six months to five years can only be immunized at a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) public health clinic, public health office or by a physician or nurse practitioner.

“Getting immunized early this fall is vital to protecting not only yourself, but your loved ones as well,” SHA Senior Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. “We encourage everyone to receive their vaccines as soon as possible to aid in the fight against respiratory illness.”

Residents can book and receive both their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in a single appointment or separately. They may choose to receive one, the other, or both vaccines.

Residents can locate a walk-in clinic or book immunizations for themselves or the entire family in one appointment through the SHA’s online booking tool available at www.4flu.ca at any time or by calling 1-833-727-5829 Monday to Friday.

All vaccinations are voluntary.

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