Flu season is upon us and Oxford County Public Health is offering free flu shot clinics around the county.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford County Public Health is encouraging everyone to get the flu shot. There will be free flu vaccination clinics offered throughout the county.
Public Health Nurse Susan Bruce tells Heart FM why people should get vaccinated.
"The flu leaves you achy, unwell, and unable to get out of bed. For those who are unable to get immunized because they are too young for example, it's important for their caregivers and those around them to be immunized."
Children under the age of 6 months can not receive a flu vaccination at the clinics.
Bruce explains how people can prepare for the shot.
"If you remember wear a short sleeve shirt it makes it easier to administer the flu shot. For children and adults as well we hope that you've had something to eat recently so you don't feel unwell because you're hungry."
The effectiveness of the flu vaccination varies depending on your health and your age.
Here's a list of all the flu vaccination clinics in Oxford County:
Friday October 28th - Ingersoll - Unifor Hall, 364 Victoria Street (3pm to 7pm)
Saturday November 5th - Woodstock - Cowan Park, Reeves Community Hall, 895 Ridgewood Drive (10am to 2pm)
Wednesday November 9th - Tavistock - Tavistock Public School, 79 Maria Street (4pm to 7pm)
Saturday November 12th - Tillsonburg - Tillsonburg Complex, Lions Auditorium, 45 Hardy Street (10am to 2pm)
Monday November 14th - Mount Elgin - Community Centre, 333204 Plank Lane (4pm to 7pm)
Friday November 18th - Plattsville - Lions Hall, 68 Mill Street East (4pm to 7pm)

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