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Flu Shot Campaign Begins

Posted By: Michelle Rosa · 10/22/2012 6:12:00 AM

Are you going to roll up your sleeve this year?

The province, kicks off it's season flu shot campaign Monday.

For the first time, you can get that shot from a trained pharmacist. About 600 pharmacies will offer the shot, to anyone over the age of 5. Every time a pharmacy administers a flu shot, they will be paid $7.50.

The government said new regulations will also allow pharmacists to add a charge for renewing prescriptions, but the conversation about that has just started.

Pharmacists will also have the power to renew non-narcotic prescriptions for up to 6 months and also provide advice to those with chronic conditions.

The government expects all 3,500 pharmacies in Ontario will be able to offer the flu shots next year.

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