Adults and children with heart or lung problems and their families, senior citizens, and anyone who is a long time user of ASA for rheumatoid arthritis are among the people who should see their doctor about getting a flu shot. For these people, a flu shot means less chance of being ill, less chance of being hospitalized, and it may even save their life. Its symptoms include high fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches and pains, chest discomfort and heavy cough. It can also lead to serious complications like pneumonia, heart and kidney failure and nervous disorders.
Immunization is free for anyone at high risk.
Others can expect to pay a a small fee for the vaccine. They obviously know the importance of a flu shot. This year's flu immunization campaign is a project of the Department of Health in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Lung Association, the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, the Medical Society of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Senior Citizens Secretariat, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Pensioners Concerned.