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Background Influenza Vaccination Influenza is also known as the flu Contagious respiratory illness which can cause severe illness can result in hospitalization or death Spreads by droplets (e.g. infected person coughs, sneezes,


  1. Background Influenza Vaccination Influenza is also known as the “flu” Contagious respiratory illness which can cause severe illness → can result in hospitalization or death Spreads by droplets (e.g. infected person coughs, sneezes, talks) Best way to protect yourself from getting the flu is to get vaccinated annually → virus changes and mutates over time The Flu Those at Risk of Complications Signs and Symptoms Influenza Cold Certain individuals are at risk of developing Symptom onset Very Sudden Gradual complications of influenza (e.g. pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections) which may Fever Can last up to 4 days Rare require hospitalization Muscle aches Usually severe Very mild Children younger than 5 (especially <2) Chills Common Rare Adults > 65 Fatigue Common Sometimes Sneezing/stuffy nose Sometimes Common Pregnant (up to 2 weeks post-partum) Cough Common (can be severe) Mild to moderate Medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart Headache Common Rare diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases, etc…) 1

  2. Herd Immunity Herd Immunity Herd immunity protects not only yourself, but those who are unable to get the vaccination Allergies Babies Immunodeficiencies “Herd immunity protects not only you, but also those that you love and care about.” Increase in Productivity at Workplace Influenza Vaccine Impact of absence due to sickness on productivity is World Health Organization (WHO) predicts most large and viruses are easily transmitted at likely strains viruses to use in vaccine for workplace upcoming flu season Employees are more likely to get the flu shot if they Traditional vaccines are trivalent: influenza A (H1N1), have access to immunization in the workplace influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B Research shows that workplace flu vaccination programs result in substantial cost savings 34% reduction in days of illness 45% reduction in lost work days Source: Flu Vaccination Clinics: Shepell FGI, May 11, 2015 http://www.hmrinsurance.ca/~hmrinsurance/tipe/2009%20Flu%20Clinic%20Proposal%20‐%20Shepellfgi%20‐ %2018‐ jun‐09.pdf 2

  3. Upcoming Flu Vaccination Why should I get vaccinated? The body’s immune system response declines over time 2016-2017 → requires annual vaccination A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus Viruses are constantly changing slowly over time A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2)-like virus Even if you get the flu, the symptoms will still be more B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus (B/Victoria lineage) mild compared to if you did not get vaccinated B/Phuket/3073/2013-like virus Flu season in the northern hemisphere can persist until March! Myths Myths Vaccines cause autism The vaccine got me sick Paper has been retracted from the journal and author has The vaccines are inactivated and cannot cause you to get had his medical license revoked sick Follow-up studies have not proven any link The vaccine takes 2 weeks to develop so you may have contracted the flu before it was effective Aftermath of low vaccinations have led to re-emergence of previously eradicated diseases in some countries It does not provide you from the common cold virus which also circulates 3

  4. Myths How we can help Specific Shoppers Drug Mart stores provides on site flu I am healthy, I don’t need the vaccine clinic to provide convenient and accessible option to The vaccine is the most effective in healthy individuals, help our community stay healthy therefore the most beneficial Vaccinations will be provided by our pharmacists and we It protects against other people who are more vulnerable to will manage all aspects of the onsite clinic including the complications of the flu setup and provision of all clinical materials If you do get the flu, it can leave you very sick for 7 days or Everyone that is vaccinated will receive a Record of more Immunization to share with their physician or health care provider References • http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ 4

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