The vaccination against the seasonal flu is now available and recommended.
Published 2010-01-11
FOR WHOM
The annuel vaccine against the seasonal flu is recommended and free for individuals who are the most vulnerable to complications from the seasonal flu virus:
• people aged 65 and over;
• people between 2 and 59 years of age and suffering from chronic illnesses;
• children between the ages of 6 and 23 months.
To increase the effectiveness of the vaccine, people in close contact with these clients should be vaccinated as well as close relatives of children under six months of age and health workers. The vaccine is free for all these people; anyone who is not part of these groups can receive the vaccine against the seasonal flu, at their own expense.
WHEN
The vaccine will be available at the Golden Age Club.
► Thrusday 21th and Friday 22th January, 2010 from 9 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
► Saturday 23th January, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The vaccine against the INFLUENZA A (H1N1) is still available, upon request.
For more information : Melanie Norman, nurse, at (819) 627-3385, ext. 1232.
