Halton Region offers special flu shot clinics for families with young children by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Christmas Cheer! 31 | Thursday, November 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Halton Region Health Department is hosting two appointmentbased family flu clinics in addition to its drop-in clinics this flu season. Families with young children aged six months through to five years, who are the most vulnerable to the virus, are encouraged to register for one of the two appointment-only clinics on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at Halton Regional Centre at 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville. Best protection "The best way to protect young children from getting infected with influenza (flu) is for all family members to receive the seasonal flu immunization," Halton Region stated in a press release. This is the first year Halton Region has offered appointmentbased flu clinics. Families can register Families can register for their 15-minute appointments at halton.ca/ SAVE $5 $34.99 SAVE $20 Outdoor Evergreen Outdoor Evergreen Arrangement Reg. $39.99 Arrangement Reg. $99.99 $79. 99 SAVE $10 $49.99 Outdoor Evergreen Arrangement Reg. $59.99 THE PERFECT PLANTER FOR YOUR FRESH GREENS NOW $69.99 Fairfield Planter - Black Reg. $99.99 SAVE $10 NOW $19.99 2 for $15 Fresh Mixed Wreath Reg. $29.99 Dr. Hamidah Meghani flu or by dialing 311. "We know that sometimes it can be challenging for families with young children to attend a drop-in clinic, so this year we're offering two appointment-only flu clinics to meet the needs of Halton's young families," said Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani. "These new clinics will give young families more opportunities to get the vaccine as pharmacists are unable to immunize children under five. By making it easier for families with young children to receive their influenza immunizations, we're not only working towards achieving the best possible health and well-being for children, but also for the entire community." TREE & TRIM SHOP 8 WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS DÉCOR STYLES TO SHOP FROM DIY Fresh Magnolia Bunches Reg. $9.99 each FRESH PINE OR CEDAR BUNCHES 2 for $10, Reg. $7.99 each OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm All items while quantities last, subject to availability. Category offers exclude "TERRA Essentials" Sale period: Nov. 5th - 11th www.terragreenhouses.com Burlington (905) 332-3222 · Milton (905) 876-4000 Waterdown (905) 689-1999 ·Vaughan (905) 832-6955 · Hamilton (905) 692-6900