A year-round effort we should make to avoid the never-ending cycle of flus and colds is to wash our hands, watch our distance and wear our masks.

Keeping up-to-date on our immunizations is also important.

Bruce Krentz, Health Promotion Co-ordinator for the Northern Health Region has an update for parents.

“We’ve got Kindergarten and Pre-K, Pre-Kindergarten, immunizations coming up so if you have children who are ages 4 to 6, give your public health office a call and book an appointment in Thompson, our number is 677-5350.”

To make an appointment for your child, call 204-677-5350, go to northernhealthregion.com or check out their facebook page.

While at it, Krentz reminds us to check in on our own vaccine status.

If you are under the weather with a cold or flu and feel you need some medical advice, you’re encouraged to contact QDOCS.ca.