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www.durhamregion.com in. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 11,2002 PAGE 5 IIKB Dr. Donna Reynolds: 'It is important important to get your flu shot now to help provide effective protection before the holiday season/ .n»-: Residents urged to get free flu shot now lail ton. 1 -WJ< ,2lr -hr tsr: -no: 1Ï .v loi i 13) I". alii Lor. r. in to ■: ".3/ dû; 3/111 ni ■ • nari oJ vrn DURHAM - With two cases of influenza now confirmed in Durham Region, health department officials are urging area residents to get their flu shot to help prevent the spread of influenza and to avoid missing quality quality time, over the holiday with their families. "With influenza in the area, people people who haven't yet received a flu shot are .encouraged to visit their doctor to get vaccinated," says Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham Region Associate Medical Officer of Health. "It takes up to two weeks for immunity immunity to develop following vaccination, vaccination, so it is important to get your flu shot now to help provide effective protection before the holiday season." season." , The influenza vaccine is available free' of charge to all residents of Ontario. Ontario. Throughout November, the health department gave flu shots to almost 12,000 area residents at free community flu-vaccination clinics held 'across the region. This represents represents an increase of 15 per cent over 2001. Free vaccinations are still available at local doctors' offices for those who have not yet received their flu shot. "Getting a flu shot can protect you against the flu," explains Dr. Reynolds, "It can also help to reduce the severity and duration of illness and stop the spread to others, especially especially young children, the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases." diseases." Influenza spreads easily from person person to person through coughing and sneezing. It is also spread through contact with unwashed hands, contaminated contaminated surfaces, toys or eating utensils that have been contaminated with the virus. Once infected, a person person may spread the influenza virus to others before developing symptoms and up to five days after symptoms start. For more information call 1- 866-FLU-N-YOU or the Durham Region Health Department at 905- 723-8521, ext. 2900 or 1-800-841- 2729, ext. 2900. Give Dad The Hat With The Lifetime Guarantee ".Jr Tested and certified to a UPF rating of 50+ GollflCf'S ""Bowmanville Mall 77W/Plus 623 15 " Your Local Source For Tilley Endurables eii' id', lo 'i Lrt.. Jur sin J3, 9tl.' ".}! 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