“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate greater demand from the population for influenza vaccination,” a spokesperson for the West Island CIUSSS said in a statement.Since Oct.
6, more than 7,000 people have registered for the vaccine. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, vaccinations will be done by appointment this year.Service centres have increased their capacity and operating hours to accommodate the increase in demand. ‘Never had such high demand’ — British Columbians keen on flu shots amid COVID-19 To alleviate the stress on the medical system and emergency rooms, pharmacies will be sharing the burden this year for the first time in Quebec.