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This year, it’s more important than ever that health care workers get the flu shot.
A spike in COVID-19 cases could add pressure to our already strained healthcare system. Compounding that reality is the threat of a potentially difficult and prolonged flu season.
As nurses, you understand that every precaution must be taken to stay healthy, especially during a pandemic. It’s critical that nurses are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment and that we avoid risk in both our personal and professional lives.
Unfortunately, approximately 50% of healthcare workers did not get the shot in 2019. Getting a flu shot may give us an advantage as we navigate COVID-19. A flu shot can help us stay healthier while also protecting others – our loved ones, co-workers, friends and neighbours.
As nurses, you are well informed, but sometimes we all need a little encouragement and support to get through difficult times. This flu season could be one of those times. If you do become sick, take care, stay home and get the attention you need.
Let’s do our best to stay strong and healthy this flu season. Be Flu Fighters so that we can continue to care for others.
The Campaign
The NSNU runs an annual campaign encouraging all Nova Scotians to get the flu shot. This year’s campaign slogan is “Be a Flu Fighter!” which shows the value of getting vaccinated not only as a personal measure, but in service of the greater good. The more people who vaccinate against the flu, the less chance it has to take hold in our communities. We should all aim to be Flu Fighters, especially in the midst of a global pandemic.
The 2020 flu campaign consists of a new commercial, which began airing on CTV, CBC and Global on October 26th, alongside digital ads on the CTV and CBC websites. Our advertising campaign is supplemented by social media posts, shareable content and media interviews with NSNU president Janet Hazelton.
Visit nsnu.ca/flu to view the new commercial and a message for members from Janet. Please be sure to like and share NSNU flu content on social media using the hashtag #GettheShotNS and #FluFightersNS.
Although most flu clinics cannot go ahead this year, the flu shot is still widely available at pharmacies and family practices across the province. Be a Flu Fighter – make an appointment to get your shot today
