As of Monday, Oct. 30, the XBB formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine will be available in Simcoe Muskoka to eligible individuals aged six months and older. You are encouraged to stay up to date with your vaccines and to get them as soon as you are able. It is safe and convenient to receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccine at the same time.
COVID-19 XBB Vaccine
The COVID-19 XBB vaccine is recommended for individuals 6 months and older if it has been 6 months from a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known COVID-19 infection (whichever is later) to give a better immune response against currently circulating COVID-19 strains.
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Influenza Vaccine
It is important to get a flu vaccine each year as the flu viruses change over time. The flu vaccine is recommended for individuals 6 months of age and older. It is best to get your flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available to you, as it can take up to 2 weeks for the vaccine to take full effect.
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