This year’s severe flu season has prompted Peterborough Public Health to remind local residents to prevent spreading the flu—especially those who engage with seniors.
“With a three-fold increase in influenza outbreaks in local long-term care facilities this season, we urge local residents to use all methods possible to protect our most vulnerable from catching the flu virus,” says Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “Most of the precautions people can take are very straightforward, such as washing your hands often, staying home if sick, and not visiting elderly friends and family if you are feeling unwell.”