To help fight respiratory viruses, Chatham-Kent Public Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated this season.
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With the holidays approaching, getting vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV, if you’re eligible, is important, a health unit release said Thursday.
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“It’s not too late to get your vaccines and ensure the safety of your families and communities during this festive season,” said Shanker Nesathurai, acting medical officer of health.
Up-to-date vaccination are crucial in “safeguarding our communities especially when heading into the winter season,” when more people gather indoors, the release added.
“With COVID-19 once again surging in Ontario, and trends indicating a rise in hospitalizations in the coming weeks, the more individuals who receive vaccinations. . . , the more capacity our hospitals will possess to administer crucial care to those in need,” it added.
Flu vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, doctors’ offices and community health centers. COVID vaccines are available at participating druggists and the CK Public Health clinic.
For more on COVID vaccination clinics, visit ckphu.com, or call 519-355-1071.
To view the respiratory surveillance bulletin on local virus activity, visit ckphu.com/covid-19/respiratory-surveillance.
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