I'll go to get a shot for my daughter during weekend.
Risk to get adverse effects from flu shot does exist, but is much lower than to get severe conditions from flu.
If you're not sure about young age kid, check Health Canada website. There was also 580CFRA radio//doctors on call H1N1 special program yesterday (3-6pm). So listen to the radio and get more newest information.
I'll go to get a shot for my daughter during weekend. Risk to get adverse effects from flu shot does exist, but is much lower than to get severe conditions from flu.
If you're not sure about young age kid, check Health Canada website. There was also 580CFRA radio//doctors on call H1N1 special program yesterday (3-6pm). So listen to the radio and get more newest information.
Don't panic. So far most of the HIN1 patients have mild symptoms.
Get vaccinated to protect yourself.
Wash hands, rinse nose and mouth frequently.
If you're sick, stay home and keep contacting someone who can help you.
If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, go to see doctor.
Q1. What can I do to protect myself from infection?
The Public Health Agency advises Canadians to:
Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer.
Keep your hands away from your face.
Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand. If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands.
Get immunized.
Keep common surface areas—for example, doorknobs, light switches, telephones and keyboards—clean and disinfected.
Eat healthy foods and stay physically active to keep your immune system strong.
Keep doing what you normally do, but if you get sick, stay home.
Talk to a health professional if you experience severe flu-like symptoms.
Talk to your health care provider if you are at risk for complications and you experience even mild flu symptoms. People at risk are
Children under five years
Women who are pregnant
People with chronic conditions such as heart or kidney disease, diabetes, asthma and chronic lung disease, suppressed immune systems, neurological disorders, liver disease, blood disorders and severe obesity