Western Sentinel
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In light of the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, #CAF Surgeon General, MGen Marc Bilodeau, reiterates that it is more important than ever that #DefenceTeam members and their families get their annual #FluShot this year. Due to COVID-19 precautions, any respiratory infection, such as the flu, could lead #DefenceTeam members or their families having to stay home from work, school and public spaces. Also, if someone with COVID-19 also gets the flu, they could have worse symptoms like coughing and sneezing that makes them more likely to spread infection. Stay safe. Save lives.

À la lumière de la pandémie #COVID19 en cours, le médecin général des #FAC, le mgén Marc Bilodeau, réitère qu'il est plus important que jamais que les membres de l’#ÉquipeDéfense et leurs familles reçoivent leur #VaccinAnnuelContreLaGrippe cette année. En raison des précautions contre la COVID-19, toute infection respiratoire, telle que la grippe, pourrait obliger les membres de l’#ÉquipeDéfense ou leurs familles à rester à la maison du travail, de l'école et des espaces publics. De plus, si une personne atteinte du COVID-19 attrape également la grippe, elle pourrait avoir des symptômes pires comme la toux et les éternuements, ce qui la rend plus susceptible de propager l'infection. Restez en sécurité. Sauver des vies.

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Get your #fluShot today! Regular Force #CAF members: attend a flu shot clinic through CFHS. Class A and Class B reservists on short-term contracts and their families: access the flu shot through your provincial healthcare plans.... Civilian employees: get your flu shot through your healthcare provider, a local clinic or at a pharmacy. In the event that the flu vaccine is not offered free of charge, the expense can be claimed under the Public Service Health Care Plan.