Manitoba Health is encouraging immunization for people at high risk of developing influenza including those over 65 years of age, particularly residents of personal care homes, other chronic care facilities and those living in seniors residences. In addition, Manitobans with immune systems weakened by disease or medication and adults or children living with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart and kidney disease should be vaccinated. Itinerant health care providers, such as home care workers who move from one facility to another, are also included. The campaign includes the distribution of posters and planning of radio events by the lung association and the distribution and publication of Manitoba Health fact sheets and newspaper ads reminding Manitobans at risk to be vaccinated. Vaccinations are readily available through clinics held by regional health authorities or set up in seniors' residences and personal care homes.
Immunization is also available from physicians.