Getting your yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting influenza. The vaccine arrived for public use in Chatham-Kent in October.
Certain people are at a greater risk for serious complications if they get the flu. Examples are older people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart disease.
Getting the flu can be serious for anyone, so it is important that everyone over the age of 6 months or older get a flu shot. Protect yourself and your family, get a flu shot. Flu shots are available from your family doctor, your NP, walk-in clinic or many local pharmacies.
For more information on influenza, flu shots or where to get immunized. Call us at 519-355-1071 Ext 5900