Keep Georgina Healthy! Print
Written by Administrator   
November 03, 2011

Flu season is now upon us.  Residents of Georgina are encouraged to get their influenza vaccine.  “The influenza vaccine provides the best protection against the flu virus every year.  All residents, especially those at high-risk, are encouraged to get the vaccine and to take other precautionary measures to avoid getting sick”.

The flu season typically runs from November to April and is easy to catch and spread.  Whether you are healthy or not, you are at risk.  However, those risks increase in seniors, young children, pregnant women, and anyone suffering with chronic illnesses.

Flu symptoms include:

·         Headache

·         Chills / Fever

·         Coughing / Sore Throat

·         Loss of Appetite

·         Runny Nose

·         Water Eyes

·         Fatigue

·         Muscle Aches

·         Nausea / Vomiting

·         Diarrhea

The flu can result in hospitalization or death in serious cases.  Other ways to prevent infection is hand washing, hand sanitizer, sneezing into tissues, and staying home when sick.

York Region’s Public Health Department has arranged free influenza vaccine clinics for residents of York Region. 

Georgina Ice Palace Hall – 90 Wexford Drive - Tuesday, November 22nd - 4 – 8 pm

Keswick Club 55 Main Hall – 130 Gwendolyn Blvd. – Thurs., November 24th - 3 – 7 pm

Georgina Leisure Pool – 5279 Black River Road – Wed., November. 23rd – 4 – 8 pm

For more information about the flu or to find additional flu clinics go to www.york.ca/flu or contact York Region Public Health 1-800-361-5653.
 
Comments (2)
Forgotten information
1November 20, 2012
Concerned for Health
In the above blog there is important information left out. There is information to help you improve your immune system naturally.
Zinc - promotes a healthy immune system, as well as improves sense of smell and taste. If you do not have a keen sense of smell, this might be an area you need to improve.
Echinacea, Garlic and Onions - fight bacterial and viral infections
Sage tea - as a gargle, good for sore throats. Drink it too!
Reduce your sugar intake - it is said that it depresses immune function.
When do we usually get sick? After the holidays, eating more than usual(frequently sweets), sleep shortages, stress situations and reduced physical activity. All increasing the potential to get sick.
Take all the precautions you can to avoid sickness naturally!
Forgotten Information
2November 20, 2012
GTTI
Thank you for sharing the additional information. The more informed people are on what choices they have to fight illnesses, the better options they will have to make the appropriate choices for their situation.

GTTI Staff
yvComment v.1.25.3