District of Thunder Bay Flu Update
Flu Update
- 101 lab-confirmed cases of the flu (influenza)
- 6 flu-related deaths
- 5 deaths in adults under the age of 65 and 1 in an adult over 65
- All were positive for Influenza A (5 confirmed as sub type H1N1)
- Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the flu shot.
- People at high-risk for complications from the flu should get the flu shot and see a health care professional if they have any influenza-like symptoms.
Flu Prevention
- The Health Unit reminds the public that they can prevent getting and spreading infections by:
- Getting a seasonal flu shot from the Health Unit or local health care provider.
- Washing hands often, for at least 15 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Covering coughs/sneezes with the upper sleeve if no tissue is available.
- Putting all used tissues in the garbage right away.
- Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to others.
Flu shots available:
- Health care providers
- Local pharmacies
- The Health Unit’s appointment-based immunization clinic, held every Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Check Ontario.ca/flu to locate a flu clinic near you
Respiratory Outbreaks
- No respiratory outbreaks at this time
For more information, visit thunderbayflu.ca
