draw the line against transphobic violence- educators and leaders
this session is offered by egale, canada’s leading organization for 2slgbtqi people and issues.
health promotion and wellness activities
draw the line against transphobic violence- 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
this session is offered by egale, canada’s leading organization for 2slgbtqi people and issues.
peer chat
being a student is hard but it can feel like you are the only one who is stressed out or struggling. peer chat is a virtual way to connect with other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to talk through the different academic and social experiences you have while being a student. the session provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into different student experiences as well as share your own unique skills to help support your peers.
no registration is required, drop into the zoom session anytime during the hour.
peer chat
being a student is hard but it can feel like you are the only one who is stressed out or struggling. peer chat is a virtual way to connect with other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to talk through the different academic and social experiences you have while being a student. the session provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into different student experiences as well as share your own unique skills to help support your peers.
no registration is required, drop into the zoom session anytime during the hour.
halloween trivia night
think you know about halloween history? scary movies? safe drinking practices? want to win a $25 gift card?
put your knowledge to the test with the peer wellness team this wednesday at 7:30pm! open to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from both campuses, trivia will be run via kahoot.
registration required.
student wellness advisory team meeting
the student wellness advisory team (swat) works to facilitate student input into the overall operations of student health and wellness, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
’s wellness strategy and student health and wellness’ health promotion strategy. members shall serve as student ambassadors with respect to the services offered by student health and wellness and as ambassadors with respect to the overall health and wellness of the student population. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
from both thunder bay and orillia are welcome.
meetings will occur 2 per semester over zoo
it's your move 4 movember
november is men's health month and the it's your move crew is raising awareness about a silent epidemic- men's mental health. globally, 1 man dies every minute by suicide, 1440 men every month that could still be here. we are challenging you to complete 1440 minutes of physical activity over the course of the next month and to share resources and raise awareness along the way. if that sounds like way too many minutes, that is okay you can also commit to 11 hours, 1 for every canadian lost to suicide every day.
meal planning workshop
join student health and wellness registered kinesiologist lindsey wachter to learn about how meal planning and preparation can be used to build healthy meals while saving time and money.
participants will learn how meal planning can help:
- avoid ordering in
- stay on budget
- decrease food waste
- decrease time spent in the kitchen
wellu shelf-care book club
more reading? we know that might be the last thing you want to do after pouring over textbooks and study notes but reading for pleasure has many perks including stress reduction, improved sleep, increased empathy,
flu shot faq- 2021
flu season is upon us and we are answering some of the commonly asked questions about the flu shot.
who should get a flu shot?
everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. flu vaccination has important benefits: it can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions.
where can i get the flu shot?
in thunder bay, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff, and faculty can get a flu shot at student health and wellness starting october 25. call 807-343-8361 or email flu.shots@lakeheadu.ca to book an appointment.
in orillia, anyone can get the flu shot at a local pharmacy, eligibility for the general public begins early november. appointments are necessary at most locations. call or visit the websites below to book an appointment at any of the pharmacies close to campus.
costco: 625 university ave. 705-418-1706 or book online.
food basics: 975 w ridge blvd. 705-326-5200 or book online.
walmart: 175 murphy rd. 705-325-7403 or book online.
shoppers drug mart*: walk-ins available. 149 westmount dr. n. 705-326-7373. check availability here.
in ontario, people with provincial health cards are able to get the vaccines from pharmacies, family doctors and public health clinics.
international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 or people without health cards
in thunder bay
flu shots will be available from shopper's drug mart pharmacies, the thunder bay district health unit or superior ems.
in orillia
the bell farm road clinic will provide vaccinations by appointment only. call tele-clinic 705-722-1199 or book online.
the last time i got a flu shot, i got sick.
flu vaccines cannot cause flu illness. flu shots are made with either inactivated (killed) viruses, or with only a single protein from the flu virus. there are several reasons why someone might get flu symptoms, even after they have been vaccinated against the flu.
some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms similar to flu, and also spread and cause illness during the flu season. the flu vaccine only protects against the flu, not other illnesses.
while you do start to develop antibodies right away, it takes the body two weeks after the flu shot to develop full immune protection. it is possible that a person might have been exposed to a flu virus shortly before getting vaccinated or during that two-week period and that this exposure might have resulted in developing the flu before protection takes effect. that’s why it is important to get your flu shot early on.
some people may experience flu symptoms despite getting vaccinated is that they may have been exposed to a flu virus that is very different from the viruses the vaccine is designed to protect against. the ability of a flu vaccine to protect a person depends largely on the similarity or “match” between the viruses selected to make the vaccine and those spreading and causing illness. there are many different flu viruses that spread and cause illness among people
the final explanation for experiencing flu symptoms after vaccination is that flu vaccines vary in how well they work and some people who get vaccinated still get sick. when that happens though, vaccination has been shown in several studies to reduce the severity of illness in those people who get vaccinated but still get sick.
how else can i prevent the spread of the flu?
in addition to getting the flu shot, people can adopt some simple practices (that might sound very familiar) to keep themselves and others healthy:
covering coughs and sneezes
avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
wash your hands often
stay home if you are feeling unwell
practice other healthy habits
avoid close contact with people who are sick.
get plenty of sleep.
eat well, with lots of vegetables and fruits.
drink lots of fluids.
exercise regularly.
manage your stress.
sources
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/misconceptions.htm
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