CANADAHALIFAX news Flu shots will be available next week by admin 22 أكتوبر، 2021 written by admin 22 أكتوبر، 2021 25 The province’s chief medical officer of health is encouraging Nova Scotians to get one CITYnews\ Meghan Groff Listen to this article The province’s chief medical officer of health is encouraging Nova Scotians to get their flu shots. Around 495,200 doses have been ordered this year, which will start to be offered at most pharmacies and doctor’s offices as of Monday, Oct. 25. At a Tuesday briefing, Dr. Robert Strang said influenza is a completely different virus than the one that causes COVID-19. “The COVID vaccine will not prevent you from getting seasonal influenza,” he explained. “You still need your annual flu shot, especially if you work with or spend time with Nova Scotians who are more vulnerable and at risk of getting severely ill from influenza, such as older Nova Scotians, those who are pregnant, or immunocompromised.” There wasn’t much flu activity at all in the country last year due to precautions put in place to stop the spread of COVID. Strang said it’s too soon to tell how this year will play out, but it’s important to be prepared in case there is a resurgence of the virus. “Every year the flu activity helps boost people’s immunity along with the vaccination, so there is the risk that we have less underlying immunity in our communities because we had no flu last year,” he explained. “That’s what our concern is, and it makes it more important that people get their flu shot this year.” The flu shot does not cause the flu. Symptoms include a sudden high fever, headache, general aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, cough, nasal congestion and sore throat. Because many of those are the same as COVID symptoms, anyone who experiences them should stay home, do the online COVID assessment, and potentially book a test. “If you have fever, cough, those types of symptoms, you can’t just assume it’s influenza,” Strang stated. “You need to do the screening and get the test when appropriate.” The province says there are no issues with getting a flu shot before or after a COVID vaccine. Both can even be injected at the same appointment. Flu season usually starts in late December or early January, but it can take up to two weeks after inoculation for full protection to build up. 9 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post You can now take the driver’s licence knowledge test online next post VaxCheckNS to be implemented starting today You may also like RCMP investigate 2 suspicious death in Mahone Bay 5 يناير، 2025 Winter storm warning issued for northern N.S. 5 يناير، 2025 Moncton skate past the Mooseheads in Sunday matinee 5 يناير، 2025 As domestic violence death toll mounts in N.S.,... 5 يناير، 2025 Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting... 5 يناير، 2025 Blast of winter coming for Cape Breton, parts... 5 يناير، 2025 تعليق تقديم طلبات كفالة الوالدين في برنامج الهجرة... 5 يناير، 2025 Peterman/Gallant advance to mixed doubles curling trials final 4 يناير، 2025 إقصاء كندا من بطولة العالم للهوكي للناشئين 4 يناير، 2025 Suspect in NYE double homicide in Halifax was... 4 يناير، 2025 9 comments hook examples for essay 12 نوفمبر، 2021 - 4:14 م Great looking website. Think you did a great deal of your very own html coding. http://multiessay.com Reply gaining weight on keto 18 نوفمبر، 2021 - 10:58 م You’ve possibly the best internet websites. https://ketogendiets.com/ Reply forced sex games 19 نوفمبر، 2021 - 2:21 ص Many thanks, this website is really valuable. https://sexygamess.com/ Reply sex text games 19 نوفمبر، 2021 - 7:33 ص You have got among the best sites. https://winsexgames.com/ Reply keto broccoli salad 19 نوفمبر، 2021 - 9:58 م The data is really fascinating. https://ketogendiet.net/ Reply games for married couples sex 20 نوفمبر، 2021 - 2:22 ص Wow, beautiful site. Thnx … https://sex4games.com/ Reply how to get enough fat on keto diet 21 نوفمبر، 2021 - 10:41 ص Keep up the good job and bringing in the group! https://ketogenicdietinfo.com/ Reply gay blatino dating 11 يناير، 2022 - 1:55 م dating gay anacortesgay blatino datinggay teen dating about dating gay spanish men rtics https://gayprideusa.com/ Reply exemplification essay 12 يناير، 2022 - 11:09 م write my essay definition essay ideas mla citation for essay https://essaysitesreviews.com/ Reply Leave a Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.