Prenatal Care Information
Read on for up-to-date information regarding prenatal care.
Read on for up-to-date information regarding prenatal care.
Influenza and COVID-19
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, and COVID-19 are infectious viruses of the nose, throat, and lungs. They can make you very sick and lead to other serious health problems, hospitalization, and even death.
Influenza and COVID-19 symptoms may include:
Additional COVID-19 symptoms may include:
Influenza and COVID-19 both spread when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or even talks. If you breathe in one of these viruses or touch something that has a virus on it (like hands or a door knob), then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose you can become infected. These viruses can be spread before symptoms even start.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Pneumococcal immunization is available for some individuals based on age and medical conditions. It protects against pneumococcal disease (pneumonia).
Symptoms of pneumonia include:
The best defense against influenza, COVID-19 and pneumonia is immunization.
The flu vaccine is recommended annually for Albertans six months of age and older. The COVID-19 immunization is also recommended for Albertans six months of age and older. If you qualify for the pneumonia vaccine, you can get it any time of year at a public health office in your area. You may also be able to get vaccinations from your family doctor or pharmacist. Contact your family physician or pharmacy to find out more. To find clinics where you live, visit www.ahs.ca/influenza or call Health Link at 811.
Sources
Current Palliser PCN career postings – employment with Palliser PCN.
Current clinic job postings – employment within clinics.
A free phone-based seniors program for adults 55+.
Information for patient health and wellness.
Resources your PCN provider may have directed you to access before/after a visit.
Palliser PCN videos on several health topics.
A list of Palliser PCN health homes (clinics), contact information, and PCN physicians and teams in those locations.