Vaccine is available for Everyone this Year!
All ages benefit from annual influenza vaccine but it is important those considered at high risk be immunized.
People at high risk of complications or hospitalization:
- People 65 years of age or older (or turn 65 prior to March 31, 2012)
- Pregnant women
- Children 6 months to 23 months of age
- People who are severely obese
- People of any age who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
- Anyone with chronic health conditions
Household and close contacts:
- Of any of the categories listed above
- Of infants less than 6 months of age
- Households expecting a newborn before March 31, 2012
Other groups:
- Healthcare providers, students and registered volunteers
- Physicians and medical office staff
- People providing regular child care to children less than 2 years of age
- People employed in the poultry and hog industry
Other Influenza Program Information:
Frequently Asked Questions About Influenza Immunization-Saskatoon Health Region
Missed Getting Your Flu Vaccine?
Worksite Immunization
Vaccine Information
Reporting Vaccine Reactions
Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
Influenza Prevention Information
Related Information
Flu Watch website - Public Health Agency of Canada
FluWatch is Canada's national surveillance system that monitors the spread of flu and flu-like illnesses on an on-going basis.
FluWatch reports, posted every Friday, contain specific information for health professionals on flu viruses circulating in Canada.
Fight Flu website - Public Health Agency of Canada
This website provides one-stop access to on-line information and resources about influenza (flu), from the Government of Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments.
Faces of Influenza website - American Lung Association
This site puts a face on influenza in the United States and shows first-hand the seriousness of this potentially deadly infectious disease. It features photos and stories from famous and not so famous Americans, who represent each of the influenza high-risk groups.
NACI Statement of Influenza Vaccine - Pulbic Health Agency of Canada
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) provides the Public Health Agency of Canada with ongoing and timely medical, scientific and public health advice relating to immunization and certain prophylaxis agents.
(updated February 7, 2012)
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