The number of British Columbians who have rolled up their sleeves to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccine this year is up slightly compared to 2024.

As of Nov. 30, the Ministry of Health tells 1130 NewsRadio that 1,207,630 individuals in B.C. have been vaccinated for influenza, compared to 1,189,125 at this time last year. Meanwhile, 920,396 have been vaccinated for COVID-19 compared to 910,988 at this time last year.

Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, says it seems like all those provincial ads about getting inoculated are working.

“I’m quite taken by the commercials I’m seeing,” said Conway.

“If you want to play pickleball, go skiing or go to a party, get your shots. Make sure a respiratory illness doesn’t interrupt your plans. The fact that w

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