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Starting October 28, free COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available from local pharmacies and health care providers, for all members of the public over six months of age.

High-risk populations are eligible and encouraged to receive their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible. High-risk populations include:

• Adults 65 years of age and older

• Residents of long-term care homes and congregate living settings

• Pregnant women

• Infants and children from 6 months to 5 years of age

• Those who have immunocompromising or other underlying medical conditions.

• Health care workers and first responders

• Poultry workers (or those with significant exposure to birds and mammals)

• Individuals from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities

• Those who are members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to children five years of age and under. Appointments can be booked at hnhu.org/immunize.

Adults and parents or guardians of children five years of age and older are encouraged to book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 and flu vaccines through local pharmacies or health care providers. Pharmacies offering COVID-19, and flu vaccines can be found at Ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.

For more information about COVID-19 and flu vaccines visit Ontario.ca/page/vaccines.