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10 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, December 2, 2010 Your Halton Connection Dec. 2010 www.halton.ca /QNSDBSÐXNTQRDKEÐSGHRÐÇTÐRD@RNM by Regional Chair Gary Carr This influenza (flu) season has been very different from last year. So far, there have been fewer cases of the flu and less media coverage. However, that doesn't mean we should not take action to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the flu. There have been confirmed cases of the flu in Halton and the surrounding regions. It is not too late to be vaccinated, and there is every reason to be immunized. People of all ages can get the flu. The flu virus is very contagious and spreads easily from person to person either by coughing or sneezing, or by touching objects recently touched by someone with the illness. Typically the illness lasts for about a week, although the cough and tired feeling may continue longer. For certain people, influenza can worsen a current medical condition such as heart or lung disease. It can also lead to pneumonia. Influenza is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. Colds, vomiting and diarrhea illnesses, and other infections are often confused with the flu, but are caused by different viruses or in some cases bacteria. The risks of complications, hospitalizations and deaths from influenza are higher among people 65 years of age and older, pregnant women, Aboriginal peoples, those who are morbidly obese, children under five years of age and people of any age with certain health conditions. 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