Health Officials Urge Public to Get Flu Shot When Clinics Open in October.
The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is urging Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to get a flu shot this fall when clinics open in late October.
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says now that schools are open, another illness with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and the common cold is now circulating in schools.
Entero-virus is now making the rounds through schools in some parts of the province. She urges concerned parents to contact 811 if your child has two or more symptoms or complete the online self-assessment tool.
She says getting a flu shot will help to keep influenza from spreading through schools and in the community.
There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today, with one active case remaining.
Health Minister John Haggie says ahead of the public flu clinics, the province will be going into long-term care facilities and schools to offer flu shots and is hoping they will become “family events.”
Details will be issued in the coming days, including measures to ensure physician distancing.
He urges families to keep their “eyes open” for more information.