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Indigenous leadership, provincial government urge First Nations to get flu shot

As flu season kicks off this year, Indigenous organizations and the Province of Manitoba are urging First Nations citizens to get their flu shot.

 

Dr. Barry Lavallee, the CEO of Keewantinohk Inniniw Minoayawin [mih-noh-ay-ah-win] says this is especially important for families in the north where access to health care is limited.

 

This is among other factors such as housing shortages and people living with chronic health conditions, which create further risk for hospitalization and getting serious health complications from the flu.

 

Manitoba’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin states that Indigenous Manitobans may be more at risk of serious illness from the flu, and encourages everyone to add an extra layer of protection this flu season by getting vaccinated.

 

The annual flu shot is free of charge and available from health care providers and pharmacies across the province.

 

Find a list of scheduled vaccine clinics in your area at gov.mb.ca.

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