Paul Blanchard of the provincial pharmacist's association tells CHSJ News there are some people who should definitely get the shot, which is covered if you suffer from a number of conditions including COPD, immune deficiencies, and diabetes.
Blanchard says now is the best time to get the shot--which protects against the most common strains of the flue virus. Call ahead to your local pharmacy to see if you can schedule a vaccine with your pharmacist.