(Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

By Cam Lee

Flu clinics in full swing

Sask. Health Authority urging people to get their flu shots

Oct 23, 2019 | 5:00 PM

Public flu clinics have begun in the province as the Saskatchewan Health Authority looks to prevent the spread of influenza.

Medical Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Khan said it is expected that this year’s flu strain will be the same as the dominant strain last year.

While influenza can be seen as merely a nuisance to healthy people, Dr. Khan told northeastNOW higher-risk people can see some serious consequences to getting the flu.

“For someone who is high-risk, and from high-risk I mean very young and very old, people with chronic health conditions, and pregnant ladies, so there could be complications for them,” Khan said.

He recommended even those who are healthy should get their flu shot to prevent spreading it to someone high-risk.

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Flu clinics are being held across the province over the coming months, and you can also get vaccinated at pharmacies.

Dr. Khan said the sooner you get your shot, the better as it takes about two weeks after vaccination to develop an immunity.

There have been a few sporadic cases of influenza in the province, Dr. Khan said. He added it’s just a matter of time before it spreads.

You can see a list of local flu clinics here.

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