Links Fightflu.ca Public Health Agency of Canada. To help you and your family stay healthy and prevent the spread of the flu and other infectious diseases.
Flu Videos. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, December 2010. Short videos about flu and vaccines.
Hand Washing. Huron County Health Unit. Why and how to wash your hands effectively.
Influenza (in-floo-en-zah), also called the flu, is a serious, highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza causes high fevers, dry cough, chills, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and generally you feel very tired. Although colds and other viruses may cause similar symptoms, influenza weakens a person much more than other viruses.
Influenza and the Flu Shot
The flu shot is a safe and effective way to give your body an extra fighting chance against influenza. Check for clinics in your community.
Influenza is very contagious and spreads easily from person to person. It is particularly important that individuals at risk for serious complications get their flu shot every year. Infected children, adults, and healthcare workers can easily spread influenza to those at risk; anyone over six months of age who wants to avoid spreading influenza should consider getting a flu shot.
Care When Sick
The influenza care when sick section has information to help take care of yourself and others who have influenza.
You can be sick in bed for 2 to 7 days, and the cough can last for weeks. Influenza can lead to pneumonia, a stay in the hospital, and even death.
Stay Healthy and Protect Others
Wash your hands frequently.
Eat a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables.
If you have influenza symptoms or feel unwell, stay at home.
Do not visit relatives or friends in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
Read more tips on how to keep healthy and avoid influenza in the stay healthy section.
You and the flu (2:28)
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Have you ever wondered how the flu shot is created and how it helps you and your family stay flu-free?
