Seasonal Flu Vaccination & Clinic Dates
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic Dates - Fall 2009
- Week of Nov 2: H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccines Clinic Information - Communities (PDF, 187 KB)
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Week of Nov 2: H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccines Clinic Information - Whitehorse (PDF, 212 KB)
- Week of Nov 9: H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Information - Whitehorse AND Communities (PDF, 163 KB)
Who should get the seasonal flu shot?
The seasonal flu shot is available to all Yukoners that want or need it.
Seasonal Flu/Immunization Vaccination Facts
- Maximum protection occurs two weeks after immunization - lasts for six months
- Side effects do not occur in everyone but can include soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given
- Influenza vaccine cannot cause influenza
- Vaccination has been shown to prevent illness in 70-90 per cent of healthy children and adults
Important Links
H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu)
What is the Seasonal flu/influenza?
Self Care and Seasonal Influenza
For more information on influenza, refer to the Yukon Health Guide or visit www.ykhealthguide.org.