News - Vaccination

Manitoba Health advises that a bivalent booster vaccine has been approved and recommended for children aged five to 11. Children in this age group have previously been eligible for a booster dose with the monovalent (original) Pfizer pediatric vaccine.

Manitoba Health advises that seasonal influenza continues to circulate throughout the province at a higher level than what is usually seen at this time of year. People at highest risk from seasonal flu include children under the age of five, people aged 65 and older, and people of any age with underlying medical conditions.

The Director of Research with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization says having access to in-house pilot scale vaccine manufacturing will help speed up and streamline the development of new vaccines.

An Associate Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging people involved in swine production to protect their pigs by getting the annual flu shot.

Manitoba Health advises that a Pfizer infant vaccine was recently recommended for use in children aged six months to four years old. Most parents and caregivers who make a first vaccine appointment for a child in this age group should expect the Pfizer infant vaccine will be offered.

The Manitoba government is reminding Manitobans to embrace winter wellness by getting a flu vaccine as soon as possible.

On Oct. 7, Health Canada approved the use of a second bivalent vaccine, which can be used for people aged 12 and up. Manitoba Health is now expanding eligibility for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine to include anyone aged 12 or older.

Manitoba Health advises that eligibility for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include anyone 18 years of age and older. It is recommended that people wait six months from their last dose to get their bivalent booster vaccine, as this provides the best immune response.

Manitoba Health advises that people who are eligible for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine can begin booking appointments on Sept. 12 at 9 a.m.

Manitoba Health is announcing the first groups who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, which was approved by Health Canada earlier this week for people aged 18 and older.