Tag: Seniors
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Protein Intake for Seniors: Myths, Realities & Facts
Introduction Protein is a key pillar of healthy aging, but misconceptions persist. Drawing on the insights of Louise St-Denis, a respected member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec and a professor at the Université de Montréal, this article separates fact from fiction about protein intake for seniors. The goal is practical guidance that…
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Autumn vaccination starts Oct 14: COVID-19 and flu vaccines for seniors in Västra Götaland
Autumn vaccination program kicks off in Västra Götaland In Västra Götaland, Sweden, Närhälsan has announced its autumn vaccination campaign against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. The two-vaccine effort starts on October 14, with booking opening on October 1. The plan aims to shield the most vulnerable from severe illness and ease pressure on healthcare services during…
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Flu Shots Urged: Protecting Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients
Why flu shots matter this season Ontario has kicked off its flu vaccination program, prioritizing seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients this week. The program expands to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, with most other provinces and territories expected to begin mid‑October. Health officials say the vaccine is especially…
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Flu Shots in Ontario: Why Kids and Seniors Need Vaccination
Ontario is expanding access to flu shots this week, with seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients among the first to be vaccinated. The vaccine program will open to everyone aged six months and older on Oct. 27, aligning with public health goals to reduce influenza-related illness and hospitalizations across the province. While the…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors and Lung Patients in Ontario
Ontario expands flu vaccination access this week Ontario’s flu vaccination program is expanding this week to seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients, with broader eligibility opening on Oct. 27 to everyone aged six months and older. The phased rollout aims to reduce severe illness and hospitalizations during what health officials expect to be…
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Ontario rolls out flu shots as seniors, workers first
Ontario is urging residents to roll up their sleeves for this season’s flu shot as public health officials brace for a busy fall. The vaccination plan prioritizes the most vulnerable groups this week: seniors, long-term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be eligible this week, with everyone else aged six months and older able…
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Doctors Urge Flu Shots for Kids, Seniors, and Lung Conditions in Ontario
Ontario Opens Flu Vaccination to Six Months and Older Ontario health officials announced that seniors, long‑term care residents, hospital staff and patients will be able to get the flu shot starting this week. The vaccination program expands next week to everyone aged six months and older, with a province‑wide rollout beginning on Oct. 27. The…
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Flu Vaccination: Maccabi Health Urges Public to Vaccinate
Last year’s flu vaccination drive shows strong uptake Maccabi Health Services is calling on the public to get vaccinated against influenza as winter approaches. Last year, about 450,000 Maccabi members received the flu vaccine, marking a 16% rise from the previous vaccination campaign two years earlier, when nearly 400,000 members across the country were vaccinated.…
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Expanded Access to RSV Protection in Nova Scotia
Introduction to RSV and Its Impact Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the respiratory tract, particularly in infants and the elderly. It can lead to severe respiratory illnesses, making it a significant health concern in Nova Scotia and beyond. To tackle this issue, the Nova Scotia government has announced an expansion…
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Nova Scotia Launches Free RSV Vaccine Program for Seniors and Infants
Introduction to Nova Scotia’s New RSV Vaccine Program In a significant health initiative, Nova Scotia is investing $6.9 million to launch a free vaccination program aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, including infants and seniors, from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This program represents a pivotal step in public health, targeting the traditionally high-risk demographics and expanding…