{"id":66192,"date":"2020-09-29T18:48:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T18:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmcca.wpengine.com\/?p=66192"},"modified":"2020-10-03T02:56:20","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T02:56:20","slug":"have-diabetes-get-your-flu-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/ur\/lmc-blog\/have-diabetes-get-your-flu-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"\u06a9\u06cc\u0627 CoVID-19 \u06a9\u06d2 \u062f\u0648\u0631\u0627\u0646 \u0641\u0644\u0648 \u0634\u0627\u0679 \u0644\u06cc\u0646\u0627 \u0645\u062e\u062a\u0644\u0641 \u06c1\u0648\u06af\u0627\u061f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>People with diabetes often have a weakened ability to fight off infection.\u00a0 That\u2019s why you\u2019ll hear your healthcare team cautioning you to protect yourself from infections, whether it be from the flu, Covid-19 or from cuts and scrapes.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Flu Prevention<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>A recent Pollara Strategic Insights poll indicated Canadians are more likely to get immunized against the flu this year because of COVID-19.\u00a0 The thinking is to at least decrease your risk from getting the flu; which if a person catches, increases the risk of getting Covid-19 or weakens the ability to fight it off.\u00a0 The flu shot is your best defence against the flu, and getting your flu shot as soon as possible is advised to be protected as soon as possible.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Did you know?<\/h4>\n<h4>1. It takes 2 weeks for the flu vaccination to reach effectiveness.<\/h4>\n<h4>2. The sooner you get your shot, the more time you are covered throughout the flu season!<\/h4>\n<h4>3. Each year\u2019s flu shot is a custom blend \u2013 so last year\u2019s won\u2019t protect you from the same set of flu strains as this year\u2019s.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>In addition to getting your flu shot every year, other flu prevention tips include<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Washing your hands often<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Not touching your face<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>How Getting the Flu Shot This Year Might be Different<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Due to the pandemic, getting your flu shot this year will involve a couple extra steps and precautions.\u00a0 In addition to the usual Flu screening questionnaire and consent forms, you will first be Covid-19 screened.\u00a0 If you have Covid-19 or screen positive for possibly having Covid-19, you will be asked to get your flu shot when you are better.\u00a0<span>Waiting until you are better before getting your flu shot would\u00a0<\/span><span>also be the protocol if you are experiencing<\/span><span> other infections or symptoms too, <\/span><span>such as a cold,<\/span><span> not just Covid-19.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>Most places already require that we wear face masks.\u00a0 As with other \u201cclose\u201d shared activities with people not in your immediate \u201csocial bubble\u201d, all parties should wear a face mask to protect each other e.g. being on public transit together.\u00a0 In the case of getting flu shots, both you and the person administering the shot will be wearing a face mask.<\/h4>\n<h4>Due to the additional cleaning required before and after a flu shot is given, many places that historically allowed for people to walk in for flu shots are this year offering flu shot appointment times.\u00a0 This year you should check with your preferred flu shot provider first instead of simply showing up and potentially being turned away or experiencing a much longer process.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Is it the Flu, a Cold or Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Thanks to Alberta Health Services for this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albertahealthservices.ca\/assets\/info\/ppih\/if-ppih-covid-19-flu-cold.pdf\">chart comparing symptoms of the flu, the common cold and Covid-19.<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Note: During the pandemic, if you are experiencing <u>any<\/u> respiratory symptoms, you are encouraged to get tested for Covid-19 as soon as possible.\u00a0 By getting tested and knowing if you have it or not, you can take appropriate actions to get back to your best health, as well as prevent others from getting sick.<\/h4>\n<h4>Take care and stay safe!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People with diabetes often have a weakened ability to fight off infection.\u00a0 That\u2019s why you\u2019ll hear your healthcare team cautioning you to protect yourself from infections, whether it be from the flu, Covid-19 or from cuts and scrapes. 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