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Seniors urged to get flu shots

Date Added: 08-11-2005

When flu season hits, seniors are high risk targets for advanced illness and death.  Read the excerpt below.

Durham region news - Toronto,Ontario,Canada

Nov 7, 2005
By Erin Moore 

   
DURHAM - It typically starts with a headache, chills and cough, followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches, fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation - it's probably influenza.

With flu season just around the corner, medical experts are recommending it's time to get your flu shot, especially if you're a senior.

Durham seniors' centres and nursing homes recognize the importance of the vaccine and have already begun vaccinating staff.

Versa Care Uxbridge administrator Darren Stephens says that flu shots are an important part of caring for their residents. "Under the supervision of our medical director, annual flu shots are part of our wellness program and we're happy to say that last year, 100 per cent of our residents and staff had their shot. We're hoping for the same this year."

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http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/regions/uxbridge/story/3146573p-3647128c.html