The variety of instances reported for the season-to-date is greater than 4 instances the variety of instances reported for a similar time interval within the final two flu seasons NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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Influenza (flu) season arrived particularly early this 12 months and the variety of folks sick with flu is shortly growing in Ontario and Simcoe Muskoka. Due to this, the Simcoe Muskoka District Well being Unit (SMDHU) strongly recommends that individuals who haven’t but obtained their flu shot get vaccinated as quickly as attainable to guard themselves from extreme sickness this winter. With the early begin of flu season, the well being unit is seeing a steep improve within the variety of instances being reported. The variety of instances reported for the season-to-date is greater than 4 instances the variety of instances reported for a similar time interval within the final two flu seasons with greater than common hospitalizations and outbreaks. It’s anticipated that the variety of instances of influenza will proceed to extend for the following few weeks, particularly as persons are gathering to spend time with associates, household and the group throughout vacation season. This 12 months’s important influenza pressure modified over the summer time, which is among the causes so many individuals, particularly kids, are getting sick. Getting the flu shot continues to be one of the simplest ways to guard your self from influenza. Even with the change, the vaccine ought to nonetheless assist stop critical sickness in case you do get the flu. Which means your threat of needing medical care or being hospitalized due to flu-related issues is considerably diminished. Individuals two years of age and older can obtain their flu vaccine at collaborating native pharmacies and a few well being care suppliers. Kids aged six months to 2 years could obtain the flu vaccine from a health care provider, nurse, or well being unit clinic by appointment. You will need to stop sickness by staying house when you’re sick or have signs of respiratory sickness. Kids who’re sick also needs to be saved house from college or baby care till they’re nicely. Washing your arms and disinfecting surfaces which are touched typically, resembling door handles and lightweight switches, can scale back the unfold of germs. Sporting a well-fitted masks in indoor public locations is one other method to shield your self and others, particularly in case you are at increased threat of significant an infection. Along with influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) proceed to unfold. The identical protecting steps you employ to keep away from getting influenza will even assist to stop sickness from these viruses. COVID-19 vaccine is offered for people aged six months and older freed from cost at collaborating native pharmacies and a few well being care suppliers. The well being unit encourages folks to verify the Weekly Respiratory Virus Replace, think about their private circumstances which will improve threat, and take applicable precautions to guard themselves and others from transmission and extreme sickness. For extra details about influenza and immunization, go to our web site. ***********************
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