Publicly funded influenza vaccine is provided to everyone for the 2023-2024 influenza season. For dates/details of upcoming flu clinics, please click here.
Fredericton campus - Walk-in appointments for influenza vaccinations are available at the Campus Pharmacy (29 Dineen Drive) Monday - Saturday during regular pharmacy hours. No appointment necessary. Staff, faculty, students, and public are all welcome!
Saint John campus - For a list of pharmacies in the Saint John area click here.
Influenza virus or "the flu" is a common upper respiratory infection. It often starts with a headache, body aches, chills and a cough or sore throat. You may also develop a fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, runny nose, and sneezing. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
It can be hard to tell the difference between symptoms of the flu and COVID-19. If you have symptoms, isolate yourself from others and visit GNB’s website to determine if COVID-19 testing is required.
With the potential risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting the spread of influenza is particularly important this year.
The flu can lead to missed time from work or school. It is very contagious, but also very preventable! Getting a flu shot every year is one of the most effective ways to prevent catching the flu and spreading to your family, friends, and community!
Have the flu, a cold or maybe a stomach virus? Did you know some viruses can live on surfaces anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days! Here are a few tips to help prevent catching or spreading a cold, the flu, pertussis or a stomach virus:
Read more on flu prevention, written by Stacey Taylor, NP
For more information go to FightFlu.ca or the Government of New Brunswick website for information on Norovirus (stomach flu).