October 29, 2007 Flu shot advisory

NEWMARKET � It is flu season and flu vaccine is again available free of charge to all Ontario residents. York Region Community and Health Services encourages residents to get their flu shot as early as they can.

This year, York Region Community and Health Services will kick off the 2007/2008 flu campaign at the York Region Administrative Centre.

Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region�s Medical Officer of Health and Director of Public Health Programs and Joann Simmons, Commissioner of York Region�s Community and Health Services Department, will receive their annual flu vaccination. Dr. Kurji will also be available for media interviews.

Following the media event, the first community flu clinic of the season will take place.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 30^th

Media interview/photo opportunity - 2 p.m.

Community flu clinic - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: York Region Administrative Centre, Great Hall

17250 Yonge Street

Town of Newmarket

WHO:

� Joann Simmons, Commissioner, York Region Community and Health Services

� Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health and Director of Public Health Programs, York Region

� Residents of York Region

In addition to this event, York Region Community and Health Services is holding 28 additional community flu clinics where residents can receive their free annual flu vaccination. For a complete listing of flu clinics in your community, visit www.york.ca/flu or contact York Region Health Connection at

1-800-361-5653.

For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca

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York Region Community Flu Shot Clinics make it easy to get the vaccine, not the flu