The flu vaccine changes from year to year, helping to protect you against many different strains of the flu. The flu vaccine does not cause you to get the flu and is also not effective against the cold virus. http://www.gov.on.ca/health/
- The Ministry of Health is now recommending that everyone in Ontario get an annual flu shot.
- The flu shot is offered free of charge through the Ryerson Health Centre
- As a young adult, you may be able to fight a cold or flu with few problems; however, you may spread the virus to a person who may experience complications from the flu because their immune system is not as healthy as yours.
- It is strongly recommended that individuals over 65, people with a chronic illnesses, and those working with individuals who are at risk for contracting the flu get a flu shot each year. It is however, a personal choice; you should discuss it with your doctor or health care practitioner
