Flu Information - Brantford

  FACTS ABOUT THE FLU SHOT--DO NOT RECEIVE IT IF YOU HAVE....

1)a severe allergy to eggs

2)an active infection or fever

3)a known sensitivity to Thimerosal( apreservative found in many vaccines and in some contact lens solutions)

 THE TOP TEN REASONS FOR GETTING THE FLU SHOT

  10. You have a chronic medical condition (asthma, diabetes, arthritis, etc.)

  9. You have a weakened immune system

  8. You are a senior citizen (or you work with seniors)

  7. You are working with very young people

  6. You are a health care provider

  5. You provide essential community services

  4. You can’t afford the time off work or away from studies

  3. You are travelling in another country

  2. You live with someone who has a chronic medical condition

  AND THE TOP # 1 REASON YOU SHOULD GET THE FLU SHOT IS . . . . . . .

  1.  YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR OWN HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THOSE AROUND YOU.

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