As the best defence against influenza infection & illness, influenza immunization is recommended, annually, for all Albertans six months of age and older.

• Influenza and Vaccine Information
• Influenza Immunization Product Information - Alberta Health
• Be an Influenza Champion - Printable Poster
• Commitment to Comfort – information if you have fear of needles or concerns about pain associated with immunization
• Comparison Chart: Influenza vs. Common Cold vs. Stomach "flu"
• Common Questions About Influenza Immunization
• Common Questions About Influenza Immunization for CHILDREN
• Frequently Asked Questions About Influenza Immunization
• Influenza Immunization Information if you are Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Have a Newborn
• Routine and Seasonal Immunization during COVID-19

Forms

Consent for Influenza Immunization: For use at Alberta Health Services (AHS) influenza immunization programs. Use this form when a parent or alternate decision-maker is not able to be with the person being immunized at an AHS influenza immunization service. An alternate decision-maker could be an agent, guardian, specific decision-maker or co-decision-maker.

• The parent or alternate decision-maker should complete this form and send it with the person being immunized, to the AHS influenza immunization service.
• For alternate decision-makers – please also send a copy of documents to show that you are authorized to be the alternate decision-maker​

Videos

• Immunization is Your Best Protection
• Signs and Symptoms of Influenza
• Cancer, heart attack survivor hit hard by influenza
• Spruce Grove family learns influenza can be life-altering
• Learn more about influenza from your Medical Officers of Health

Pneumococcal immunization is also available for some individuals based on age and medical conditions. It protects against pneumococcal disease.

• Frequently Asked Questions About Pneumococcal Immunization
• Pneumococcal Vaccine Information

Forms

Consent for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Immunization: For use at Alberta Health Services (AHS) immunization programs. Use this form when a parent or alternate decision-maker is not able to be with the person being immunized at an AHS immunization service. An alternate decision-maker could be an agent, guardian, specific decision-maker or co-decision-maker.

• The parent or alternate decision-maker should complete this form and send it with the person being immunized, to the AHS immunization service.
• For alternate decision-makers – please also send a copy of documents to show that you are authorized to be the alternate decision-maker.

Data and statistics this season are available online at Alberta Influenza statistics.

Previous Season

• Data from the previous influenza seasons