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Chilliwack Seniors' Living Well Resource Guide
Immunizations and Flu Clinics
Immunization Services provides information regarding immunization, including locations of influenza (flu) clinics during the flu season. For more information contact www. immunizebc.ca. Influenza vaccines are provided free for seniors, and those living or working in close proximity to them. Pneumonia vaccines are also free for seniors and both types of vaccines are available from a family doctor, walk-in clinic, local pharmacy, or Public Health at the Chilliwack Health Unit. Phone: 604-702-4900Did You Know...
• You should try to get
the influenza vaccine
as soon as possible,
to give your body
enough time – about
2 weeks – to build
immunity before the
flu season starts
• Influenza vaccines
are usually available
in October
• Immunity typically
lasts through the flu
season which usually
ends in April
HealthLinkBC File #12a
HealthLinkBC, 2013