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lu season is upon us and the FReglon of Watgrloo Public Health department is offering free flu shot clinics through to January. The flu shot immunizes against major strains of the influenza virus, which can wreak havoce on respiratory systems, said Lesley Rintche, the manâ€" ager of immunization and vaccination for the region. A lot of people avoid the flu shot due to a fear or intense dislike of needlies, but it‘s a key tool in staying healthy in the winter months, Rintche said. "You‘re basically knocked off your feet for two weeks if you get the flu. That has implications for your family and work lives," she said. The Waterloo Region Bed and Breakfast Associâ€" ation, a local nonâ€"profit group, is again hostâ€" ing a Home for the Holidays B&B tour and marâ€" ketplace to support the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. The event will be held on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 25 from noon until 5 p.m. at various bed and breakfast locations across Waterloo Region. The cost to attend is $2 per home. A $10 passport for all the locations may also be purchased at any participating B&B. All proceeds from this event will go to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre TEach B&B will be decorated in holiâ€" day splendour and showcase a variety of crafters and vendors. There will also Home for the Holidays bed and breakfast tour E P ) $ alitiibbitbe it . Meet sithouette and Adidas +. _ repS and ente! 10 win _ *.. A $5000 shopping +4 spree! . Time to get your annual flu shot |__}] are By Grec MacDonain .~* on LoCATION! * IRISMAKEOVEREvent! Chronicle Staff at IRIS Watert0®, ‘50Q0:«. with any purchase of $100 or more.> SAVE the lax on sunglasses. RECEIVE A "~Trademates of AIR MILES Intermahonal Trading B V. Uised under lcante by Loyalty Management Group Canade Inc. and IRIS The Â¥ieuw! Group .. * Laser eye surgery pertcrmed in the ‘RIS Ophthalmotogy Clrvca in Vancouve: and Montreal "It‘s not a good thing." Widespread inoculation also helps prevent the spread of the virus to susâ€" ceptible populations like young chilâ€" dren and the elderly. And despite claims in some circles that the flu shot is dangerous, it is actuâ€" ally very safe for most people, Rintche said. ; "Some people have allergies to some components of the shots, but those people know who they are," she said. __ "It is generally well tolerated and recâ€" ommended for everyone over six months of age." So unless you‘re advised against it by a doctor or have had a history of getting sick from the vaccine, get your flu shot, she added. Symptoms of the flu include high fever, cough, tiredness and nausea and be a sealed bid auction for a variety of fabulous baskets. For more information visit www.homeâ€" fortheholidaysbb.ca or call 519â€"634â€"1170. You can also email info@bbwaterlooregion.ca. 95 King Street South, Waterloo â€" 519.725.3937 Clairfleld Commons, Guelph â€" 519.763.7383 One week only! November 3 to 10. EYEWEAR + EYE EXAMINATIONS + LASER EYE SURGERY ETIRTS the season usually begins in the late fall Last year the main infection month was February, but there were a few cases in November and December, Rintche said. The first clinic in Waterloo is Nov, 8 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex from 2 p.m. â€" 8 p.m. The clinics continue through November and December at various locations in the city. There has been no case this year thus far, she added. The final chance to get a flu shot this season is on Jan. 9. _ For a full list of clinic times and locations check www.region.water loo.on.ca/ph. www.iris.co Priends & FPamily Days Receive 40% OFF November 13 & 14, 2007 Offer Vailld at Following Location: St. Jacob‘s Reebok/Rockport 25 Benjamin Road Waterioo, ON (519) 746â€"3666 Reebok ‘Ote ait w we too No Seapes WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, November 7, 2007 * 15 invitation must be presented at the time of purchase to receive discount «pr