Flu (Influenza) — Windsor Essex County Health Unit

Who should get the seasonal flu shot?: Everyone!

Influenza (the flu) is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of Canadians each year. Most people recover completely; however, influenza results in an average of 20,000 hospitalizations and 4,000 deaths each year in Canada. The young, the elderly and those with chronic diseases are the most at risk.
You can decrease your chances of getting the flu this winter by receiving the annual flu shot. Studies repeatedly show that the influenza vaccine reduces hospitalizations, visits to health-care providers, and deaths among the elderly.
What you need to know about the flu shot
What is the flu?
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Resources

2009 Senior (65+) Flu Clinic Schedule by mjanisse, 2009-10-23 13:07: Flu Clinics are for Ontario residents 65 years of age and older.You must show ID such as a health card or drivers license at ...
Just The Facts - Seasonal Influenza - Seniors and the Flu Shot by mjanisse, 2009-10-05 09:59
Just the Facts: Pregnancy and the flu shot. by mkingsley, 2008-10-20 14:54: Everyone, pregnant or not, should get the flu shot.
Just the Facts: The flu shot by mkingsley, 2008-10-20 14:53: What you need to know about getting the flu shot.
Just the Facts: Children and the flu shot by mkingsley, 2008-10-20 14:53: Children need to get the flu shot too.
Top 10 Bad Excuses by mkingsley, 2007-10-22 10:55: Do you have a good reason not to get the flu shot?
Cold or flu? by mkingsley, 2007-10-22 10:55: What is the difference between a cold and the flu?

STOP The Spread

Help keep yourself and your co-workers healthy by following these tips.

Help Keep Yourself and Your Co-Workers Healthy. Print off these Hand Cleaning Posters to learn how to effectively clean and sanitize your hands.

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