With rising COVID-19 cases and the looming threat of the flu season, yesterday (Thursday, September 14), the Province announced their upcoming vaccination drive against COVID-19 and the flu.
Health Canada has recently given the green light to an updated COVID-19 vaccine formulation designed for individuals aged six months and older. This new vaccine offers enhanced protection against the variant currently in circulation – which will be available for high risk individuals in September.
Starting this month flu shots will also be administered to high-risk groups including people in hospitals, hospital staff, residents, and staff in long-term care homes, followed by residents of retirement homes.
For the general public aged six months and older, free flu shots will be available starting October 30 – and you can get your COVID and flu vaccines at the same time to save you time, as opposed to making multiple appointments.
As the respiratory illness season approaches, everyone is urged to employ multiple protective measures:
– Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots.
– Wear well-fitting masks indoors, especially if you are at higher risk.
– Screen daily for symptoms and stay home when unwell.
– Maintain good hand hygiene.
– Cover coughs and sneezes.
– Regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Huron Perth Public Health is planning set up vaccine clinics for the public, for more information, contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133, visit www.hpph.ca/getvaccinated, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Written by: B. Shakyaver
