3. Your flu shots help everyone Not everyone is well equipped to overcome the flu. Some groups, such as infants, seniors, and those with weakened im- mune systems, are much more vulnerable to getting the flu. By not getting the flu shot, you’re increasing their chances of getting sick as well. The more people that are protected against the flu, the less the virus can spread. Of course, members of at-risk groups are encouraged to get flu shots, but some, such as babies under the age of 6 months, can’t be vaccinated. To minimize their risk, you can do your part by getting the flu shot. You won’t just protect yourself, but you’ll also help protect oth - ers around you. 4. It’s Easy! Getting a flu shot is quick and easy. Don’t hesitate to contact your pharmacist and know more about the flu shot availability at the pharmacy. Visit www.pharmacyonmetcalfe.com or call 519-205-1000 to register for an appointment. Flu shots are available to the general population as of October 28, 2024.
Four Reasons to Get the Flu Shot To get vaccinated or not… that is the question Canadians ask every Fall. Here are a few reasons why you might consider getting a flu shot this year. 1. The flu can be serious 2. The flu virus changes every year 3. Your flu shots help everyone 4. It's easy! Your Pharmacists can help with Medication Questions Pharmacist Meagan McGill
1. The Flu Can Be Serious “The flu? I’ll be just fine after a few days of rest.” That might be true for the common cold, but the flu is much more serious. If you get the influenza virus, you’re likely to experience high fevers, extreme fatigue, muscle aches and severe headaches, in addition to the usual cough and runny nose. The flu shot is the best way to protect you and your family against getting the flu in the first place. 2. The Flu Virus Changes Every Year The flu virus circulates all around the world, and evolves very quickly. So quickly, in fact, that new strains of the flu are con - stantly emerging. Every year, scientists and health experts cre- ate a new flu vaccine designed to fight the most prevalent flu strains. This means old vaccines may not properly protect you against this year’s influenza virus. For the best protection for the current flu season, get your up-to-date flu shot. Strathroy-Caradoc Continues Work on Local Baseball Diamond Improvements The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently working on a project aimed at making improvements to two local baseball diamonds – Royals Field at Alexandra Park and the Yorkview Community Park Bantam Diamond. The project, titled “Safe at Home,” involves modifying two Strathroy-based diamonds to ensure that they are both safe and suitable for the various levels of baseball played in the Strathroy-Caradoc community. This project began when the Municipality received news this May that they had been named a winner of the Jays Care Foundation’s 2024 Field Of Dreams grant. With $125,000 in funding secured through the Field Of Dreams grant, the Mu- nicipality has been working to complete the various stages of this multi-step project. A key goal of the project is to transfer hardball from Royals Field to Yorkview Community Park. Moving hardball to Yorkview will help eliminate safety concerns associated with Royals Field’s proximity to Caradoc Street, a nearby splash pad, and adja- cent parking lots. The improved depth and lack of surrounding problem areas at the Yorkview Community Park diamond will help to reduce concerns about individuals or property being hit by stray baseballs during hardball games.
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Upgrades to the Yorkview Community Park diamond include adding a natural turf infield, pitcher’s mound, new backstop, safety netting, bullpen areas, fencing around the dugouts, safety guards around the perimeter of the fence, a new warn- ing track, and replacement of current bleachers with accessi- ble options. Work on Alexandra Park’s Royals Field includes removing the grass infield and replacing it with clay, removing the pitcher’s mound, adding safety guards around the perim - eter of the fencing, and adding fencing around the dugouts.
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