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Seasonal Flu - Campaign Materials

These resources can help you raise awareness and understanding about seasonal flu, convey the importance of taking steps to prevent the spread of the flu, and promote the availability of the seasonal flu vaccine.

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Script - Announcement on Seasonal Flu

Voice Over (female): Its flu season and now's the time to take action.

By following and sharing these steps, you can protect yourself, your family and others in your community from the flu.

Get the flu shot, if you can.

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand.

Keep surfaces that many people touch clean -- like doorknobs and TV remotes.

If you get flu symptoms, stay home and try to limit contact with others. This goes for the kids as well.

Most people will recover from the flu within a week but others, such as pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions, are more at risk for severe complications. If your symptoms don't get better, see your healthcare provider.

Get the facts - not the flu. Visit Next link will take you to another Web site healthycanadians.gc.ca/flu or speak to your health care provider.

This has been a public service message from Health Canada and this radio station.

Get the facts -- not the flu

Get a flu shot if you can

Wash your hands often

Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand

Clean objects that many people touch often

If you get sick, stay home

Protect yourself, your family and your community

Talk to your healthcare provider or visit: www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/flu

 

Get the facts -- not the flu

Get a flu shot if you can

Wash your hands often

Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand

Clean objects that many people touch often

If you get sick, stay home

Protect yourself, your family and your community

Talk to your healthcare provider or visit:
www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/flu

 

Wash your hands – Protect yourself, your family and your community.

  1. Wet your hands with water.
  2. Use soap.
  3. Lather and scrub your hands for 20 seconds. Don't forget to wash between your fingers, under your nails and the back of your hands.
  4. Rinse your hands with water for 10 seconds.
  5. Dry your hands.
  6. Turn off the tap with a paper towel or your sleeve.

Illustrations provided by the Canadian Lung Association.