Manitoba government should cover cost of shingles vaccine, seniors advocates say
Britt Kural, pharmacy practice adviser with Pharmacists Manitoba, said the system puts unnecessary roadblocks between patients and protection.
“If you talk to anybody that’s had shingles, they would be saying, ‘I really wish ...
Manitobans continue to foot the cost of shingles shot
Manitobans seeking the shingles vaccine have to empty their pockets before rolling up their sleeves.
The two-dose Shingrix vaccine — the only shingles immunization currently approved in Canada — costs roughly $300. Four of Cana...
Preps for the Fall Respiratory Season: Devin Ross, Pharmacy Practice Advisor Interviewed by CJOB
On August 29, 2024 Devin Ross, Pharmacy Practice Advisor was interviewed by CJOB.
Preps for the Fall Respiratory Season, have a listen from the vault online.
To access the interview, click the link to CJOB’s Audio Vault and select Au...
Experts call on Manitoba to cover the costs of shingles vaccine
While provinces like Ontario and Alberta cover the cost for the viruses vaccine, Manitobans are forced to pay out of pocket. Something experts say needs to change if the Province is to better protect it's residents. Kurt Black reports.