Fraser Health reminds Fraser Valley residents to protect their health with the flu vaccine
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CHILLIWACK — Fraser Health is reminding residents to get their flu shots as quickly as possible to protect yourself from illnesses over the holidays. According to the Health Authority, the vaccine can fight off several strains of the flu and lessen the impact in new variants such as H3N2.
“Because of the new H3N2 variant showing up this flu season, people have asked if it’s worth it or not to get the flu vaccine this year,” said Dr. Ingrid Tyler, chief medical health officer, Fraser Health. “The answer is unequivocally yes as the vaccine likely provides some cross-protection against the H3N2 variant.”
Health officials maintain the flu vaccine can reduce your chance of needing a visit to the doctor’s office for flu-related symptoms. Vaccines also reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and even death, especially for seniors and kids under five. Vaccines are also beneficial to those who are pregnant and people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease.
“Vaccination remains your best defense against any version of flu this season,” said Dr. Tyler.
