Flu Season 2025: Why Getting Your Flu Shot Early Matters in Calgary

Every fall, influenza sweeps through Calgary — and the best time to get your flu shot is before the first cases appear. At Imagine Health Pharmacy in Sundance, we offer free flu vaccinations covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). No appointment needed for walk-ins, though you can also book online for a time that suits you.

Why Get Vaccinated Early?

It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to reach full effectiveness. Getting your shot in October or early November means you are protected before peak flu season in December through February.

Who Should Get the Flu Shot?

• Everyone aged 6 months and older
• Seniors (65+) and young children — at higher risk for complications
• Pregnant individuals
• People with chronic health conditions (diabetes, asthma, heart disease)
• Healthcare workers and caregivers

What to Expect

Walk into Imagine Health Pharmacy at Sunpark Plaza SE — no doctor's referral needed. Our pharmacists administer the vaccine on the spot. The whole process takes about 15 minutes, including the recommended observation period.

Have questions about the flu shot or other immunizations? Call us at (403) 910-0385 or visit us in Sundance.