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MLAs get flu and Covid-19 vaccines at Legislative Assembly

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.
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Rankin Inlet South MLA and Minister of Finance Lorne Kusugak gets his Covid-19 bivalent vaccine shot. Trevor Wright/NNSL photo

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.





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