Local healthcare partners encouraging residents to get their vaccine amid early respiratory illness season - Quinte News
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Early-season respiratory illnesses are hitting Hastings and Prince Edward counties, prompting a push for vaccinations. Local health partners, including Quinte Health, Hastings-Quinte Community Paramedics, Southeast Public Health, and the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team are calling on residents to roll up their sleeves for their flu, COVID-19, and RSV shots. Officials note that early immunization helps protect high-risk groups and prevents emergency rooms from getting overwhelmed. Vaccines are available at local pharmacies and doctors’ offices, with at-home options for homebound residents. You can read the full press release below:Respiratory illnesses, including flu, have arrived early this year. Healthcare partners across Hastings and Prince Edward counties are encouraging residents to get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines to reduce their risk of serious illness.
Quinte Health, Hastings-Quinte Community Paramedics, Southeast Public Health and the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team (HPEOHT) are working together to help residents access vaccines in their communities.
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