Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Anyone can get the flu virus. Ontario woman sounds alarm on payday loans, Man falls from Kitchener bridge, SIU investigating, No plan to expand restrictions to Waterloo Region, Tools, houses and skeletal remains found beneath road project, Brewery and restaurant Abe Erb announces 'full and immediate closure', Cambridge elementary class in self-isolation after pair of COVID-19 cases. And, this year, depending on who you believe, getting a flu shot is either going to be easier than ever or so darned inconvenient that we may experience a “twindemic” of simultaneous influenza and COVID-19 waves. "You watch," Gallo says. ± Week when the highest number of new influenza cases were reported to OPH, by accurate episode date. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6, emergent public health crisis looming before us. The good news is measures like hand washing, physical distancing and masks could mean less flu, but “the risk if you do get it is going to be higher,” Crowcroft said. If you are in distress (e.g., significant trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or have a significant worsening of any chronic disease symptoms), do not go to the Assessment Centre or a COVID-19 Care clinic. If the vaccine and the flu strain are a good match, the vaccine can prevent the flu in about 70%-90% of healthy children and adults. And we already know it's safe. That pharmacy said it's not worried about having enough doses, since they're receiving stock consistently. When more people get their flu vaccine, the odds of the flu virus spreading goes down. In case you were still procrastinating getting a flu shot this year, here's another reason to make it a priority. All

In case you were still procrastinating getting a flu shot this year, here's another reason to make it a priority. Also, none of this addresses the concerns of the pediatricians, who flagged accessibility—not the number of doses. This is why it is important to be immunized each fall. This report provides a overview of the current Influenza season in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. Having both illnesses at the same time could put you at a higher risk for severe illness. Researchers think there's a good chance this could help boost the body's immunity and improve its ability to fight off pathogens such as the coronavirus. Lobster catch destroyed, vehicle burned as tension rises over Indigenous fishery in N.S. Admittedly, we’re still better here than the United States, which has 626 deaths per million and counting. Date ranges for influenza surveillance (flu weeks) weeks change slightly each season. My mind immediately jumped to giant clinics, manned by professional public health workers, nurses and doctors, set up in, say, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, York University’s Vari Hall and/or any number of vacant buildings across Ontario. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Canada has 245 per million. Of course, if everyone was as attentive to social distancing as the pharmacists are, we wouldn’t have to worry as much about flu or COVID-19, since they’re both transmitted in pretty similar ways. How will they get those shots into people? 9 years of age who have never had a flu shot will need 2 doses of the vaccine, given at least 4 weeks apart. So we’re lucky to have both a vaccine and treatments that people should take advantage of, said Toronto Public Health’s Dubey. In Australia, where the flu season is already underway, there’s been a drop in cases due to COVID lockdowns but there has also been increased demand for the vaccine, from people wanting to protect themselves, the Guardian reported in May. Maybe, the same way that Americans have to make a plan to vote, it’s time to make a plan to get a flu shot.

The nasal spray version of the flu vaccine contains live but weakened form of the virus. They’re thinking of offering smaller clinics, and even considering drive-thru or at-home vaccinations. However, even if you get a vaccine, you should still exercise all the same cautious you would otherwise: Wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands and avoid large indoor gatherings.