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OAK BAYNEWS Friday, October 18, 2013
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HOW BAZAAR
Oak Bay Seniors Association prepares for annual event
Free flu vaccine available Oct. 28 Flu shots given to people at high-risk of complications from influenza
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ublic health clinics, pharmacies and doctors across Vancouver Island will be providing free flu shots to people at high-risk of complications from influenza and their close contacts as well as other vulnerable groups. Public Health clinics open starting the week of Oct. 28. Check with your local public health unit for details or online at viha.ca/flu. “People who are at high-risk can suffer severe complications or even death from influenza,” said Dr. Dee Hoyano, medical health officer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. “The most common complication, particularly for elderly people, is pneumonia, an infection of the lungs. Influenza can also lead to other complications for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions.” Also new this year is the availability of a nasal spray influenza vaccine free for eligible children aged two to 17. It is the preferred vaccine for children two to eight years of age because it provides better protection in young children than the inactivated influenza vaccine given by injection. It also offers the advantage of being needle-free. Bring your Care Card or other government I.D. to the clinic. Eligible individuals may also get their free vaccine from their doctor or pharmacy. Even if you are a healthy adult, if you have regular contact with anyone in these high-risk groups, you can help them by getting FINEprotect CUSTOM JEWELLERS immunized. Influenza is easily transmitted from person to person, even before you show symptoms. Those not eligible for the free vaccine can be vaccinated by your family physician or pharmacist for a nominal cost. For more information about the vaccine, please go online to immunizebc.ca or call HealthLink B.C. at 8-1-1. editor@oakbaynews.com FINE CUSTOM JEWELLERS
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Maureen Hodgetts, left, and Jean Stevens have a bit of fun as they take a break pricing items for the upcoming Oak Leaves Bazaar. The annual event will be held at the Monterey Recreation Centre on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features knitwear, sewing, attic treasures, jewelry, books, and more. Money raised from the event goes to the Oak Bay Seniors Activity Association.
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