Seasonal flu shot clinic ($15)
Dear 9I制作厂免费 Students:
We have just made it through the second wave of H1N1 according to the Quebec Ministry of Health, but alas it is not over. The seasonal flu which usually is at its peak between January and April in Quebec may just be ramping up so it is time for another flu vaccine.
What is seasonal flu? It is a form of influenza that comes every year. The WHO based on epidemiological data determines annually the types of virus that may circulate in the population and a vaccine is prepared using the three most likely strains to cause trouble. Usually this vaccine is given in October and November but this year because of H1N1 it has been delayed. It is now available at Student Health.
Who should get the seasonal flu vaccine? The Ministry of Health has determined that the following groups are at greatest risk for influenza and its complications:
- Children aged 6-23 months
- People with Chronic Illnesses (Heart Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Nephropathy, Diabetes, Cancer, Asthma, Immunodeficiency, Liver Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Asplenia)
- All those aged 60 years and over
- People who have contact with individuals at risk (Healthcare providers)
If you are part of a risk group then you should definitely be vaccinated and the vaccine is available for you free of charge. If you are not eligible for the free vaccine program but want to have protection then the vaccine is available at cost at Student Health. Remember that seasonal flu like H1N1 can be quite incapacitating and impact on your academic career so it may be wise to get vaccinated.
Yours,
Dr. T (Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier)