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Quebec Ends Free Flu Shots for Entire Population
WHY IT MATTERS
The shift in policy may lead to increased costs for individuals and families, particularly those in low-income households, who may struggle to access flu vaccinations without government support.
What happened
Quebec has announced it will no longer provide free flu shots for its entire population this fall. This decision comes a year after the province stopped offering free COVID-19 vaccinations.
The previous free flu shot program was in place for the entire population, but the new policy will likely target high-risk groups. The exact details of the new policy and who will be eligible for free flu shots have not been released.
The decision aims to allocate resources more efficiently, but the impact on public health remains to be seen.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Quebec will not administer free flu shots this fall
The Globe and Mail · Ha Tu Thanh, Alanna Smith · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply