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Online and phone line bookings start Thursday at 9 a.m. Algoma Public Health (APH) encourages residents to get COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as shots are available.

Advertisement 1 Share this Story : Get COVID-19, flu vaccines as soon as they are available: Algoma Public Health Get COVID-19, flu vaccines as soon as they are available: Algoma Public Health Online and phone line bookings start Thursday at 9 a.m. Author of the article: Article content Algoma Public Health (APH) encourages residents to get COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as shots are available. Advertisement 2 Article content Get COVID-19, flu vaccines as soon as they are available: Algoma Public Health Back to video “Both vaccines are safe and can be given during the same appointment, making it quicker for someone to access the immunizations that can help you stay healthy this season,” said Nicholas Minardi, APH manager of immunizations. Vaccines will also be available at participating pharmacies , primary care providers, and APH community clinics. Online and phone line bookings start Thursday at 9 a.m. to schedule a COVID-19 or flu shot at a public health community clinic. Call 705-541-7370 or toll-free 1-888-440-3730. Phone lines will be open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book an online appointment at https://www.algomapublichealth.com/ Appointments will first be offered to high-risk populations, followed by the general public later this month, on Oct. 28. Advertisement 3 Article content These vaccines can help individuals avoid missing time from work, school or leisure activities. Both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines are safe and effective for people six months and older, APH says. Vaccination is one of the strongest defenses available to protect the community from serious illness, said Dr. John Tuinema, APH acting medical officer of Health. “By getting both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccine, you are actively preventing the spread of potentially life-threatening illnesses and safeguarding those at higher risk,” he added. “I urge everyone to prioritize their health and the well-being of our community by staying up to date on their vaccines. Together, we can prevent severe illness and save lives.” Advertisement 4 Article content Starting in the 2024-25 season, Ontario is offering more options to prevent RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in infants. Babies can now get a vaccine, and pregnant individuals can also be vaccinated if recommended by their health-care provider. For more details or to check if you or your child qualifies for the RSV prevention programs, visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website (https://www.ontario.ca/page/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-prevention-programs ) or talk to your doctor. Other ways to protect yourself from illness In addition to getting vaccinated, APH suggests these steps to help stop the spread of illness: Stay home when you're sick; Wash your hands often with soap and water; Use hand sanitizer when soap isn't available; Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue; Consider wearing a mask in crowded or enclosed spaces, especially if you're at higher risk. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Get COVID-19, flu vaccines as soon as they are available: Algoma Public Health Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake Featured Local Savings

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