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For the first time in Saskatchewan, pharmacists will be able to make home visits to administer publicly funded influenza vaccines.
Chris Perentes, pharmacist and owner of Lorne Drugs in Regina, said the change was aimed at reducing barriers to inoculation of people.
"A number of people have great difficulty leaving home to get the flu shot. And of course, it is very important to vaccinate as many people as possible, "said Perentes.
Beginning Monday, the province's drug plan began paying pharmacies for vaccine delivery through the Ministry of Health's Flu Vaccination Program.
The vaccines can be delivered in pharmacies, during home visits or in collective living areas.
In the case of Lorne Drugs, Perentes announced that it would vaccinate residents of four senior housing units located near downtown Regina.
"Until this year, we had the right to make flu shot injections only in pharmacy." They have expanded what we can do, "he said.
Eligible patients include residents of Saskatchewan who are five years of age or older and who have a valid health card.
Perentes said they just needed to call their pharmacist to arrange a home visit.
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