Flu Vaccine Shot Orillia

Flu Vaccine Shots ~ Protect yourself from the flu this season by getting the flu shot at Laclie Pharmacy

Laclie Pharmacy in Orillia, Ontario offers the flu shot vaccine

In Canada, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue as late as May. Peak flu season is in a 10 to 16 week period that usually starts in December. Between 10% and 20% of the population will get the flu each year. Some people have a higher risk of complications or hospitalization from the flu. This includes, for example, children under 5, those over 65 years of age, pregnant women, people with underlying health conditions and Aboriginal Peoples.

The flu shot works by prompting your body to build its natural immunity. You get the flu shot, which contains inactive (dead) flu viruses. When your body comes into contact with the flu - even though the strains are inactive, you make antibodies that fight those viruses—even though they are inactive. You're now ready to fight off those flu viruses, using your own natural antibodies. Basically the flu shot, and all vaccinations, help your body build natural immunities by triggering a natural response from your immune system.

Symptoms usually start 1 to 4 days after exposure to the virus. In most adults, the flu lasts 2 to 10 days. It sometimes lasts longer for the elderly, children and people with chronic illnesses.

You may have the flu if you experience:

• fever
• chills
• cough
• runny eyes
• stuffy nose
• sore throat
• headache
• muscle aches
• extreme weakness and tiredness
• some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults

The pharmacists at Laclie Pharmacy in Orillia, Ontario can immunize you with the latest flu shot vaccine.