More opportunities for flu shots this week
The Kelsey Trail Health Region (KTHR) will continue to offer influenza vaccinations this week in the Northeast area.
The most recommended age groups are children aged six months to five years old as well as people 65 and over. Children up to the age of nine receiving their first shot will require the second dosage four weeks following. Babies under six months are not able to be vaccinated.
Health experts urge people with chronic conditions such as lung or heart disease, cancer, kidney disease or those who live with severe obesity to receive the vaccination as well. Pregnant women are encouraged to get immunized, too.
Today, a clinic is being held in Naicam from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the senior centre. A clinic is slated for Nipawin, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m also on Monday at the senior hall.