News - Flu

The executive director of the Canadian Swine Health Board says there’s a growing recognition among pork producers of the importance of being vaccinated against seasonal influenza.

All Manitobans are encouraged to get the shot, not the flu to protect themselves and the people they care for during the 2012 annual influenza immunization program.

The Steinbach and Area 2012 Flu Clinic Schedule is now available from the Southern Regional Health Authority.

The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging groups planning agricultural meetings to consider including a seasonal influenza vaccination clinic.

With the onset of flu-season, the Canadian Swine Health Board is recommending pork producers take steps to protect their pigs and themselves by getting seasonal flu vaccinations.

The Canadian Swine Health Board reports a pilot project which attempted to increase the rate of immunization against seasonal influenza among swine workers is generating global interest.

A Canadian Swine Health Board pilot project has found, by making seasonal influenza vaccinations more convenient, the immunization rate can be dramatically increased.

The Canadian Swine Health Board reports pork producers have responded positively to the call to be vaccinated against the seasonal flu.

The Canadian Swine Health Board says seasonal flu vaccinations can protect both people and the pigs they work with from influenza.

All Manitobans are encouraged to Get the Shot, Not the Flu to protect themselves and the people they care for during the 2011 provincial annual influenza immunization program.