New survey data is projecting that fewer Albertans will be rolling up their sleeves for immunizations this fall, suggesting that 'vaccine fatigue' is stronger than ever in the province.
This image provided by Pfizer shows the RSV vaccine. U.S. regulators on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, approved the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women so their babies will be born with protection against the scary respiratory infection.
It also found that four in 10 Albertans aren't interested in receiving the seasonal flu shot this year, with Quebec being the only other province less interested in getting jabbed.Pharmacists said the data is concerning because being immunized is "critical" for protecting yourself and others from getting seriously ill.
The survey data comes a few days after both Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange would not say whether they would be vaccinated.
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