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Where Can I Get A Free Flu Shot? Doctors Urge Vaccinations As Flu Cases Spike

Where Can I Get A Free Flu Shot?
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - In this image released on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Sarah Chalke, actress and national spokesperson for the Faces of Influenza campaign, received her flu shot to help protect herself and her young son, Charlie, from this serious disease. As a mother, Sarah is committed to keeping her family healthy and will make sure they all get immunized against influenza every year. Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Visit facesofinfluenza.org for more information. (Eric Reed /AP Images for American Lung Association)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - In this image released on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Sarah Chalke, actress and national spokesperson for the Faces of Influenza campaign, received her flu shot to help protect herself and her young son, Charlie, from this serious disease. As a mother, Sarah is committed to keeping her family healthy and will make sure they all get immunized against influenza every year. Influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Visit facesofinfluenza.org for more information. (Eric Reed /AP Images for American Lung Association)

The CDC is saying that this year's flu season could be the worst in a decade.

And as showcased by Google's Flu Trends map (based on flu-related searches by region), the number of people affected is definitely on the rise.

So how do you protect yourself? Although not 100% effective, doctors say that the flu shot is the best way to keep yourself flu-free. Below is a quick list of information on where you can get a free flu shot in Canada.

You don't even have to go to a clinic or doctor's office. Many pharmacies across Canada now offer the flu shot. Rexall is offering flu shots at all of its locations (subject to vaccine availability) and many Shoppers Drug Marts are also offering flu shots.

British Columbia

The B.C. flu clinic locator will help you find a clinic offering vaccines.

Alberta

Alberta Health Services has a page with complete information on clinic locations and times.

Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan government has a list of flu shot locations in that province.

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Manitoba

Ontario

Ontario's Ministry Of Health has a clinic locator and more information on the flu shot.

Quebec

Need to get a flu shot in Quebec? The Quebec government has information on where you can get the vaccine.

New Brunswick

To find out if you're eligible for a free flu shot check out this page from the government of New Brunswick.

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is offering free flu shots. Here's where you can get them.

Prince Edward Island

PEI residents can get a flu shot by booking an appointment at a public health clinic.

Newfoundland And Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador residents can get information on the flu shot on this Government of Canada page.

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