By paNOW

Influenza vaccine campaign begins this month

Oct 10, 2017 | 1:00 PM

It’s flu season again and the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is encouraging locals to protect themselves and others from influenza.

Dr. Khami Chokani, a medical health officer, said everyone – especially children and seniors – should get immunized.

“Proper hand hygiene, cough etiquette and immunization combine to reduce the risk of getting and spreading influenza,” Chokani said in a media release. “We want everyone to get the vaccine so they can protect themselves, their family and others in the community.”

Children under nine years old can get their vaccine through the Public Health clinics, doctor’s offices and a visit to a nurse practitioner. Pharmacists can vaccinate those older than nine.

The vaccine is most effective in reducing the risk of illness, especially if taken early.

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The campaign will begin on Monday, Oct. 23 with clinics throughout the region until November. Vaccines are also available from physician offices and pharmacists. The region is also working iwth school divisions to offer clinics during parent teacher conferences.

More information and schedules can be found online at www.paphr.ca/flu-shots.

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