Health Ministry Advisory: ‘Get Your Flu Vaccine’

November 16, 2017

The Ministry of Health said that everyone “over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot this year, and this is particularly important for those who are especially vulnerable to complications from flu.”

A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot this year, and this is particularly important for those who are especially vulnerable to complications from flu.

“Although rare, the complications stemming from flu can be serious. In addition to the vaccine, another excellent defense against influenza is thorough hand washing.

“There are two ways to get your flu vaccine:

  • check with your private physician; some have the vaccine available now.
  • via Government Health Clinics or drive-through or walk-through ’flu express’ events at Warwick Camp on South Road in early December. Seniors 65 and over will receive free flu vaccines. Others will pay $10.

“It is anticipated that the 2017/2018 quadrivalent flu vaccine will arrive on the island at the end of November.

“The vaccine is highly recommended for:

  • Persons aged 65 years and older
  • Healthy adults who are in close contact with the elderly, infants and children, and any persons with chronic medical conditions
  • Children aged 6 months and older [clinics] and 10 years and older [flu express]
  • Healthcare workers and caregivers
  • Persons that have received the flu shot each year
  • Persons who are clinically obese with a BMI greater than 40
  • Persons with chronic health problems that are at risk of complications from the flu, e.g. diabetics, asthmatics and those with heart disease.

“You should inform your doctor when you have been vaccinated. More information about clinic schedules and the flu express will be provided once the vaccine has arrived.”

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  1. Bob & Margaret says:

    The current Phenomenon that everyone should get a flu shot is absolutely crazy and completely baseless, other than to generate revenue for the pharma companies. I agree that for certain high risk categories there is merit in trying to reduce the risk of flu, but by distributing these vaccines so broadly we are accelerating the morphing of the virus’ into worse strains and simultaneously interfering with the ability of our immune systems to fight these virus’ in the natural way. In my opinion the best vaccine against flu and most other illnesses – a healthy diet with plenty of fruit & veg to get all the nutrients needed!

    Make your choice, but I know what mine is…

  2. Onion Jiuce says:

    Is the PLP inoculation vaccine available also? Oh, that’s right, we can’t afford it!