coronavirus pandemic.Peter Ford, a pharmacist and owner of Ford’s Apothecary in Moncton, said demand for the seasonal flu shot at his pharmacy is up more than 200 per cent.“A lot of people have not had flu shots in 20 years or 30 years or ever and this is the first time for some people but they are scared,” said Ford.
New Brunswick encouraging residents to get flu shots, ease strain on health-care system Anticipating a spike in the number of people looking to get the now free vaccination amid the pandemic, Ford said he ordered five times more vials than normal this season.Even with the increase in demand, Ford said he isn’t concerned there will be a shortage of doses.According to the New Brunswick Department of Health, the province has.