CK Public Health officials are urging local residents to sign up their fall vaccinations as soon as they come available.
During the fall and winter months, respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulate throughout Chatham-Kent. While many people experience mild symptoms, these infections can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, and even death for older adults and those with underlying medical conditions, Public Health officials said in a media release.
“Vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you from serious respiratory illness,” said Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, medical officer of health.
For the general public, COVID-19 and flu vaccines are expected to be available starting on Oct. 26.
Residents may be able to receive their vaccines through their primary care provider, local pharmacy, the MobileCare Bus, Bridgecare or CK Public Health clinics, depending on vaccine eligibility and availability.
Information about vaccine eligibility, where to get vaccinated, clinic schedules, and booking options for COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines is available at www.ckphu.com/respiratory-illness.
