THUNDER BAY — With influenza cases having been reported in northwestern Ontario, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it's still prudent to get immunized against the flu if you haven't done so already.
"To date, the H1N1 strain of influenza has been most commonly reported," says Dr. Emily Groot, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for the district. "This year's vaccine provides protection against this strain of the virus," Dr. Groot noted.
TBDHU is offering a walk-in flu shot clinic on December 27 for children six months and older and for their families.
It will operate Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the TBDHU main office at 999 Balmoral Street.
An Ontario health card is not required.
Immunization shots are also widely available for free through health care providers and at a number of pharmacies.
Pharmacies can immunize anyone over five years old, while doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners can give shots to anyone over the age of six months.
Information provided through the auspices of Public Health Ontario shows that flu activity in the province is projected to be "elevated" this week, compared with "moderate" last week and "seasonal" two weeks ago.
