Flu vaccination clinics are held in different communities and pharmacies across Metro Vancouver.
Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall and winter but can occur as early as October and as late as May. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. Getting the flu shot is your best protection.
While other healthy habits (such as hand-washing) are important, flu vaccines have a very good safety track record and are the best defense to beat the flu bug. If you get the flu you might miss out on what’s important to you—school, work, social events. You could be sick for over a week, and that’s no fun for anyone.
The flu shot is safe, and it works— it’s the best way to avoid getting sick with the flu, and prevent passing it on Even if the vaccine doesn’t match the strain of flu going around, it provides some protection and is still the best way to protect yourself against the virus. By getting a flu shot, not only do you protect yourself, but you also protect those around you too. You can be contagious for up to seven days even if you don’t have symptoms.
No matter how healthy you are, anyone can get the flu Between 10-20% of Canadians will get the flu this year – that’s millions of people!
For more info on flu vaccine safety and effectiveness, visit these health websites:
