Mayor Harris: Annual Flu Shot - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday October 24th 2019 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday October 24th 2019 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Annual Flu Shot

Annual Influenza Vaccine Clinics To Start Week Of October 21

Released on October 4, 2019

“Saskatchewan residents with a valid health card can get their flu shot starting the week of October 21 at public health clinics, local pharmacies, and some physician and Nurse Practitioner offices.

“Although there have been delays in the delivery of this year’s influenza vaccine, the Ministry of Health has confirmed with Health Canada that Saskatchewan will receive vaccine to support the provincial program start date the week of October 21,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.

Flu shots are recommended for those at higher risk, including seniors, people with underlying chronic health conditions, children under five, and pregnant women. Seniors often have chronic health conditions (like heart or lung disease or diabetes) and weaker immune systems, which makes them particularly vulnerable to complications from influenza.

Please note that due to public venues being used as polling stations for the Federal Elections, some locations will be launching on Monday October 21, and others later in the week. Visit the Saskatchewan Health Authority website at www.4flu.ca for the most up-to-date information on drop-in clinic times and locations.

Pharmacists can administer the free flu shot to residents five years and older, during home visits, and in congregate living settings. Children under five and non-Saskatchewan residents can be vaccinated at a public health clinic.

For a list of pharmacies that provide the free flu shot, check the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan website at https://www.skpharmacists.ca/site/flu-shots or ask your local pharmacy if they offer it. More than 340 pharmacies will offer free flu vaccinations this season.

Information on influenza immunization in Saskatchewan is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/flu. For advice on influenza symptoms and when to seek care, call HealthLine 811 or visit www.healthlineonline.ca.”

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For more information, contact:

Kaitlyn Abel, Health, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4037 Email: media@health.gov.sk.ca

Flu Season https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/Services-Locations/flu

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe this flu season. Get your flu shot. Find a clinic near you.

Flu shots are now available in Saskatchewan. The flu shot is available at no charge to those with a valid Saskatchewan Health Card.

Early vaccination means you are better protected. The flu vaccine is a safe, effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and save lives.

The vaccine is available through public health clinics across the province, some physician and nurse practitioner offices and in local pharmacies. Anyone 6 months and older can receive the flu vaccine. Children 0-5 years must be vaccinated at a public health clinic.

Getting vaccinated is especially important for people at high-risk of influenza complications (pregnant women, young children, elderly, persons with underlying health conditions, immune-compromised) and their caregivers.

Know before you go

Bring your Saskatchewan health card with you to receive your immunization.

Be prepared to wait an additional 15 minutes after receiving your immunization.

Consent forms (where required) are available at clinic locations.

Specialized consent forms include:

Questions?

Call HealthLine at 8-1-1 or visit HealthLine Online for professional health advice. HealthLine is open 24/7, is confidential and free to Saskatchewan residents. Translation services available.

You may also contact your local public health office.

Influenza Surveillance Report

Weekly influenza surveillance reports are published throughout influenza season. To view these reports visit the influenza surveillance report for Saskatchewan.

Become a FluWatcher

FluWatchers is an online health surveillance system that helps monitor the spread of flu-like illness across Canada. Become a volunteer FluWatcher today.

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