778-421-3333Fax: 778-421-19193054 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Mon–Fri  9 AM – 4 PM  ·  Sat–Sun 9 AM – 2 PM
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Vaccinations

Protect yourself.
Every season.

Protect yourself and the people around you with an annual flu shot at Argyle Pharmacy in Port Alberni. Our certified injecting pharmacists make it quick. Walk-ins welcome seven days a week, no appointment needed. Serving Port Alberni and the Alberni Valley.

Book a flu shot⏱ ~10 min appointment
Flu shots at Argyle Pharmacy in Port Alberni — walk-ins welcome during flu season
What’s included
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Free for eligible BC residents

The flu vaccine is free under British Columbia's publicly funded influenza immunization program. No out-of-pocket cost.

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Quick service

Most visits take under 10 minutes. Walk in, get vaccinated, get on with your day.

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Family care

Flu shots for children 2 and up and the whole family, in a single visit.

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Senior protection

High-dose vaccine available for adults 65+ for a stronger immune response.

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Walk-ins welcome

No appointment needed during pharmacy hours — Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 2 PM.

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Shingles & pneumococcal

We also administer Shingrix for adults 50+ and pneumococcal vaccines for adults 65+ and at-risk patients.

How it works

Getting Your Flu Shot at Argyle Pharmacy

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Walk in or call ahead

No referral needed. Walk in any day we are open, or call 778-421-3333 to arrange a time.

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Brief health screening

Our pharmacist asks a few quick questions to confirm the vaccine is right for you today.

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Quick administration

Administered in under a minute by a certified injecting pharmacist.

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Short wait and you're done

A brief observation period as per standard protocol, then you're free to go.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

Yes. The flu vaccine is free for eligible BC residents 6 months and older under the publicly funded influenza immunization program.

October through November, before flu season peaks. That said, the vaccine still helps through to spring — it is rarely too late.

Yes. You do not need to transfer your prescriptions or be an existing patient. Walk in any day we are open.

No. The vaccine cannot cause influenza. Some people get a sore arm, mild tiredness or a slight headache for a day — that is the immune system responding, not an infection.

Children 2 and older, yes. For children under 2, see your family doctor or paediatrician.

Yes, for adults 65 and older. It produces a stronger immune response and is recommended for that age group.

Yes. Contact us at 778-421-3333 or argylepharmacy01@gmail.com to discuss a group or workplace clinic.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Call us at 778-421-3333.

Ready to get started?

Book a flu shot

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 2 PM · 3054 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5