{"id":33658,"date":"2026-10-16T10:55:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/?p=33658"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T14:55:37","slug":"vaccination-protection-against-respiratory-viruses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/vaccination-protection-against-respiratory-viruses\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaccination: Protection Against Respiratory Viruses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the cold season approaches, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue is reminding the public about the importance of vaccination in reducing the risks associated with respiratory viruses that circulate each year during the fall and winter. The vaccination campaign against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is aimed particularly at people who are at greater risk of developing complications.<\/p>\n<p>Starting October 13, new appointment time slots will be available on the Clic Sant\u00e9 portal for vaccinations beginning October 20. Eligible individuals will be able to make an appointment at various service points across the region or at participating pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"___1qwroh2 fl43uef f19n0e5\" data-lexical-text=\"true\">Make an appointment now<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"___14cu5j8 fdgang7 f1hu3pq6 f19f4twv fuxrj8o\">\n<li value=\"1\">By phone: 1 866 497-1114 (toll-free)<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Make an appointment online through the <a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"https:\/\/portal3.clicsante.ca\/\" href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?disableExtension=true&amp;preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clic Sant\u00e9 portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/points-de-service-locaux\/\" href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?disableExtension=true&amp;preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Screening and vaccination \u2013 Local service points<\/a> and <a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cisss-at.gouv.qc.ca\/maladies-respiratoires-infectieuses\/\" href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?disableExtension=true&amp;preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Respiratory infections<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"___1qwroh2 fl43uef f19n0e5\" data-lexical-text=\"true\">Recommended protection for people at risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vaccination against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remains one of the most effective ways to prevent serious complications, hospitalizations and deaths associated with these infections.<\/p>\n<p>Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is available free of charge to targeted groups, including people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people living with diabetes or a chronic illness, as well as those with weakened immune systems or heart, lung or kidney disease. The RSV vaccine is primarily intended for people aged 75 and over, a group that is particularly at risk of complications.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving several vaccines during the same appointment remains safe and provides adequate protection against respiratory viruses more quickly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the cold season approaches, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue is reminding the public about the importance of vaccination in reducing the risks associated with respiratory viruses that circulate each year during the fall and winter. 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