Flu season is around the corner.
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is recommending that everyone get their flu shot.
Last flu season, the district had 124 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza.
"By getting the flu shot, you can help protect yourself and the ones you love, and help reduce the burden on the hospital system during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic," says a news release.
The first shipment of the flu vaccine has been received by the Health Unit and is being shared with hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, health care agencies, and health care providers. The vaccine is also available now, free at pharmacies around town.
As of October 19 the Health Unit will offer appointments for the flu shot at the North Bay and Parry Sound office locations.
To book an appointment call 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5377. Community flu clinics will take place, starting early November across the district. Additional information, including date, time, and location of the clinics will be made available closer to the date.
The flu shot, including the high-dose flu shot for individuals 65 years of age and older, is also be available at pharmacies and through your primary health care provider.
