Niagara Region Public Health announced Tuesday that six people received an injection of a saline solution used to dilute the Pfizer COVOD-19 vaccine without the vaccine component.
Flu shots will initially be available to residents and staff in long-term care and retirement homes, as well as hospital patients and staff. The general public can receive free flu vaccines at primary care offices, participating pharmacies, and some public health units.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines will also be available in October for eligible groups, including infants and high-risk children. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore stresses the importance of staying current on vaccinations amid rising whooping cough cases.
(With files from the Canadian Press)