Aventis Pasteur Limited, Canada's largest distributor of influenza vaccine, has contracted to supply 8.3 million doses of vaccines through provincial immunization programs in Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and the North West Territories. Another manufacturer distributes flu vaccine to provincial immunization programs in the remaining provinces and territory. Canadians at risk for influenza are encouraged to be vaccinated to effectively prevent this disease. While the vast majority of people have no side-effects after receiving a flu shot, some may experience minor pain or swelling at the injection site. A few may experience mild fever and achiness within 24 to 48 hours of receiving their shot.
Influenza is a serious and life-threatening illness.
The risk of disease far outweighs the risk associated with immunization. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer. All rights reserved.