Flu season has arrived – no matter how beautiful the weather outside your window right now.
Western Student Health Services (SHS) encourages the Western community to consider getting vaccinated to protect themselves from influenza to avoid losing time from school and work due to illness.
SHS will offer flu shots by appointment to students from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 4, 6, 8, 11-12, 15, 18-19. Call 519-661-3030 or drop by SHS, University Community Centre, room 11, to book an appointment.
Western Health Services will offer staff flu shot by drop-in from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, 28 in University Community Centre, room 11.
Remember to bring your health card and Western ID card to your appointment.
Influenza (‘the flu’) is a respiratory infection caused by a virus. People with influenza quickly become ill with cough, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches and tiredness.