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- 1Ontario starts Covid and flu vaccines for priority groups September 28●If you live in Ontario and fit into one of these categories, you can get your Covid and flu vaccines beginning on Septem
Ontario is rolling out Covid and flu vaccinations beginning September 28 for priority groups, including hospital patients and staff, people aged 65 and older, and residents and staff of long-term care homes, retirement homes and similar settings. The early access is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable before the wider respiratory illness season, with broader eligibility for the general public expected to follow later.
- 2'Long flu' can linger for months, researchers warn▼‘Long flu’ can linger for months. Here’s how to reduce your risk.
Researchers at WashU Medicine say influenza, like COVID-19, can produce lasting symptoms that persist for months after infection, a condition being called 'long flu'. They are advising people on ways to lower their risk, including vaccination and prompt treatment. The findings add flu to the growing list of viruses linked to prolonged illness.
- 3Long Island duck farm back in production after bird flu●Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue is back in full production almost two years after bird flu outbreak
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, on Long Island's North Fork, has returned to full production nearly two years after a bird flu outbreak disrupted its operations. The recovery marks a significant milestone for the family-run farm, one of the region's remaining duck producers, which had to rebuild its flocks and operations following the outbreak.