In response to a regular flu shot, older people produce 50 to 75 percent fewer antibodies, which protect against the vaccine antigens, than do younger adults.Evidence that a high-dose flu vaccine can compensate for this difference originally comes from studies that found higher There's a shortage of the high-dose flu vaccine that's recommended for people who are 65 and older. There is still an ample supply of regular flu vaccine doses in Ottawa, despite a shortage nearby in Gatineau, Que., and issues at at least one clinic. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Shortage of high-dose flu shots impacting senior citizens TMJ4 - Milwaukee Scripps •October 14, 2019 A potentially bad flu season could get even worse for senior citizens. Shortage of special flu shot for seniors in Ottawa Ottawa Public Health has run out of a special, high-dose version of the flu shot designed for people aged 65 and older.

Shortage of special flu shot for seniors in Ottawa, Vaccines delayed as province's overcrowded hospitals brace for flu season, Gatineau parents face delays getting flu vaccine for kids, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. It administers free flu shots to anyone in the city and provides flu vaccines to clinics.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s health minister says the government is trying to secure more flu vaccines due to a national shortage fueled by higher demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Poland seeks more flu vaccines amid shortage during pandemic . 09/22/2020 04:36pm EDT. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The shortage is driven by one of the manufacturers, Sanofi experiencing a delay this year. The senior flu shot is for people over the age of 65 and currently there is a shortage. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. or news25@week.com, All content © 2000 - 2020, WEEK Television, Inc. All rights reserved. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. … However, before making the change from one flu vaccine to another, it is important to discuss this decision with your medical provider. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. "They've always had the choice between the two vaccines and definitely we would recommend they get vaccinated and not wait [until] we get more stock of the high-dose vaccine," said Marie-Claude Turcotte, a program manager with Ottawa Public Health. The flu vaccine could be hard to find — and tough to administer safely. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can make seniors more vulnerable to flu and serious flu-related complications—even death. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Don't forget: SUBSCRIBE HERE For more videos from Nashville's NBC, News4 WSMV: https://bit.ly/2MHfRBV. There are regular flu shots that are approved for use in people 65 years and older and there also are two vaccines designed specifically for this group: High Dose Flu Vaccine. The specialized senior flu shot offers many benefits compared with traditional flu vaccines.

That's because some providers are having trouble keeping the high-dose shot in stock. "To date, the province has received approximately 82 per cent of its total order of high-dose influenza vaccine available to seniors 65 years of age and older," wrote spokesperson David Jensen. FLU vaccines are an essential part of public health policy, and more important than … "This is the longest that I've ever experienced in my clinic here," said Bella-Lufu.

They can get any flu vaccine approved for use in their age group with no preference for any one vaccine over another. Pharmacies do not carry the high-dose vaccine. Many of his patients are refugees and have large families who have tapped out his reserves. The clinic has been waiting for three weeks for a resupply of regular flu shots, he said. SENIOR FLU SHOTS are vaccines that can help provide strong flu protection to people 65+. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Ontario ordered 10 per cent more vaccines in total than last year, including 200,000 more doses of the high-potency vaccine. While Ottawa Public Health is out of the high-dose shot, it may still be available in local clinics, Turcotte said. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices.