Please note, if you wish to have FluMist nasal spray for a child age 2-17, it will be available in Whitehorse starting October 19. In communities contact your health centre for an availability date.
Is it free?
The flu shot is free for Yukon residents.
When can you get your flu shot?
Flu shots begin in many communities on October 12.
Some clinics are for those considered high risk. High risk individuals are those who:
- have chronic heart, lung, kidney and liver conditions;
- have diabetes;
- have immune suppressed individuals;
- are children under the age of 5;
- are pregnant women;
- are seniors age 65 or older; and
- are health care workers.
Check clinic listings for the dates and times in your community.
Where can you get your flu shot?
Pharmacies
Book your appointment at Shoppers in Qwanlin Mall
Book your appointment at Shoppers on Main Street
Whitehorse
Starting October 12:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beaver Creek
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Location: Beaver Creek Health Centre
Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Destruction Bay Health Centre
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Destruction Bay Health Centre
Time: 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Destruction Bay post office
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. (Except on Thursdays)
Location: Destruction Bay Health Centre
Carcross (including Tagish, Crag Lake and Lewes Lake)
Location: Carcross Health Centre
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Location: Carcross Learning Centre
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Tagish Community Hall
Carmacks
Date: October 15, 19 and 26
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Carmacks Health Centre
Appointments on October 15 are for those who are high risk and Elders.
Date: October 21 and November 5
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Heritage Hall
Appointments on October 21 are for those who are high risk and Elders.
Date: Starting October 27, Monday to Friday
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Carmacks Health Centre
Phone the health centre at 867-863-4444 for more information.
Dawson City
Date: October 13 (high risk, Elders and seniors by appointment only)
Time: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 8 p.m.
Location: Dawson City Health Centre
Date: October 14 and 15 (high risk and Elders)
Time: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Dawson City Health Centre
Date: October 21
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Dawson City Health Centre
Date: Starting October 27, Monday to Friday
Time: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Dawson City Health Centre
Phone the health centre at 867-993-4300 for more information.
Faro
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Faro Health Centre
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Faro Health Centre
Haines Junction (including Takhini River Subdivision, Champagne and Canyon)
Date: October 13 (Elders by appointment only)
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Munku Hall
Date: October 13 (seniors and Elders by appointment only)
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Senior's Centre
Date: October 18
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: St. Elias Convention Centre
Date: October 19
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: St. Elias Convention Centre
Date: October 20
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Munku Hall
Date: October 27
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: St. Elias School
Date: October 28
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location: St. Elias Convention Centre
Phone the health centre at 867-634-4444 for more information.
Mayo
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Mayo Health Centre
Old Crow
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Location: Old Crow Health Centre
Pelly Crossing
Time: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Pelly Crossing Health Centre
Ross River
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Ross River Health Centre
Teslin
Date: October 12, 19 and 26, Tuesdays
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Teslin Health Centre
Phone the health centre at 867-390-4444 for more information.
Watson Lake
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Watson Lake Health Centre
What to expect
With the COVID-19 pandemic, flu clinics will look different. Here is what to expect upon arrival at flu clinics across Yukon:
- possibility of longer wait times;
- screening for illness or exposure to COVID-19;
- physical distancing requirements;
- increased environmental cleaning;
- use of hand sanitizer provided at entry;
- standard post vaccine wait times will still be followed to keep you safe; and
- extended clinical hours to accommodate an increase in demand.
No other immunizations will be given at this year’s Whitehorse flu clinic except for the COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone born in 2009 or earlier can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the flu shot. This only applies to Whitehorse flu clinics at the Coast High Country Inn Convention Centre.
How to prepare for this year’s flu clinic
Here are some tips to help prepare you for this year’s flu clinics:
- dress warm with layers that are appropriate for the weather ‒ there may be extended wait times before you're allowed in the clinic;
- come prepared with your health care card ready;
- be prepared to answer COVID-19 screening questions;
- wear clothing that allows easy access to your arm such as a T-shirt or tank top; and
- wearing a non-medical mask is recommended but is not mandatory.
Remember to always:
- practise the Safe 6;
- practise respiratory etiquette and proper hand-washing;
- follow signage; and
- respect staff and volunteers.
COVID-19 safety information
Do not come to the flu clinic if you feel sick. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 phone 811 or go to the COVID-19 Testing Assessment Centre (CTAC) to get tested. You'll have a chance to get the flu vaccine at another time.
If you have questions about the flu shot clinics, email hss@yukon.ca or call your local health centre.