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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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KFL&A Public Health and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit urges influenza vaccination

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As influenza has been detected in the region, KFL&A Public Health and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit strongly advises getting vaccinated against the flu, with a particular emphasis on individuals under the age of five.

The flu is more than just cold-like symptoms. It can cause absences at school, work, and other gatherings. Children five years of age and under are under-recognized as a group with greater risk of severe outcomes, and it is important for parents to get their kids vaccinated now to enjoy a safe holiday season.

“We know that flu is starting to circulate in the LGL region,” says Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Heath Unit. “The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, and is particularly important for children under the age of 5.”

Vaccines take approximately two weeks to be effective, making now the best time to get vaccinated. With the flu season underway, the risk of infection is expected to peak towards the end of December and the beginning of January.

In addition to influenza, high risk individuals are strongly encouraged to receive a COVID-19 XBB vaccine if it has been at least three months, or 84 days, since their last COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone six months and older who is not high risk, is encouraged to get a COVID-19 XBB vaccine if it has been at least six months, or 168 days, since their last COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine clinic opportunities:

Individuals can receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at participating healthcare providers and participating pharmacies. A list of pharmacies offering these vaccines is available online at ontario.ca/vaccine-locations. For more information, visit www.healthunit.org or kflaph.ca/vaccine.

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