NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 political representatives took the chance on November 4 to get their Covid-19 and influenza shots in preparation for a winter thatSA国际影视传媒檚 already present in many parts of the territory.

The territorial department of health set up a Covid-19/flu shot clinic inside the Legislative Assembly lobby.

SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 all about getting prepared for winter,SA国际影视传媒� said Nunavut health minister John Main who got his flu and Covid-19 shots shortly after.

SA国际影视传媒淕etting your shot especially this year is an important part of preparing for winter,SA国际影视传媒� he adds.

Main was excited to highlight the added protection the bivalent Covid-19 brings, which defends from both the original Covid-19 virus as well as the Omicron variant.

With the return of the school year itSA国际影视传媒檚 extra important for parents and guardians to get their kidsSA国际影视传媒� flu and Covid shots, he adds.

SA国际影视传媒淭hey can experience a lot of illness being at school and confined spaces during the winter,SA国际影视传媒� said Main.

Setting an example is also important says Main.

SA国际影视传媒淏eyond elected officials such as ourselves thereSA国际影视传媒檚 also community leaders, leaders within households, leaders of all types. I encourage anybody and everybody in a leadership role to encourage others to get vaccinated.SA国际影视传媒�

For more information about the Covid-19 virus or vaccination contact the Covid-19 hot line at 1-888-975-8601 or go to the Government of Nunavut Covid-19 vaccination page. Vaccine appointments can be made by contacting your local health centre or public health unit.