Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Flu Vaccination For 2010 Season

Seasonal flu shots are now available across the Province and the  the deputy chief medical officer of health is urging everyone to get one.
 
Dr. Paul Van Buynder says the 2010 vaccine will protect against three strains of the flu, including H-1-N-1.
 
It's free to adults with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, seniors, children and residents of nursing homes or special care homes.

Buynder shows a sample of a poster that will be used in a public awareness campaign about the importance of flu vaccination.