As the flu vaccine campaign ramps up in the province, Arctic Radio spoke to the Northern Health Region about it.

 

Public Health Physician, Doctor Eileen Burnett says the health authority is anticipating a busy late fall and winter with numerous respiratory pathogens in circulation, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.

 

Because of that, the NRHA’s key message for the flu season should be familiar to residents.

 

“We’ve already started to see an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and we are expecting the same for influenza as we head into the cooler weather. We are encouraging everyone to stay on track by getting vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 this fall. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are safe and effective. Vaccinations protect us, our family and our community.”

 

Burnett adds people can get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine the same day.

 

For more information on vaccine clinics near you, visit northern health region DOT com or catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.