Influenza (flu) Vaccine
It’s important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself during the fall and winter. The flu vaccine will be offered again this coming fall 2025.
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
All B.C. residents 6 months and older can get a free flu vaccine in the fall and winter.
It’s especially important to get a flu vaccine if you’re:
- Under 5 years or over 65 years
- Pregnant
- Living in long-term care or assisted living
- Immunocompromised or have a chronic illness
Where can you get a flu shot?
You have multiple options to get a flu vaccine in the fall and winter:
- Book an appointment at a pharmacy or at a health authority clinic. You can go to Get Vaccinated to book an appointment online
- Book an appointment with your primary health care provider, if they offer flu shots
Health Sciences Students
During the flu season, Health Science Students will receive notification of set clinic dates for on campus clinics that will be run in collaboration with the BCIT School of Nursing.