MESSAGE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH:
It is flu season and it is circulating the community. Whether it’s the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) or COVID-19 your actions matter to reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
- Stay home when sick
- Wash your hands often
- Wear a well fitted mask
- Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Keep spaces well ventilated
- Clean and Disinfect high touch surfaces that can harbour viruses
- Get the flu and COVID vaccine
FLU AND COVID CAN HAVE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS:
- Fever, couch, muscle aches and pains
- Other symptoms can be:
- Headache, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose
- Some Other symptoms (especially in children):
- Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
TALK TO A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
- Not drinking or eating
- Not interacting with others
- Irritable (Not wanting to play or be held)
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
- The Nursing Station is short staffed; Priority Include:
- Elderly
- Children under age 2
- People with other medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, etc.
For more information call:
- NURSING STATION – 204-484-2031
- PUBLIC HEALTH – 204-484-2341
- HEALTH LINKS – 1-888-315-9257