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says the smart
thing to do is get
the flu vaccine,
which has a safe
track record and
can’t cause the flu.
According to
experts at the
Centers for Dis-
ease Control and
Prevention, nearly everyone older than
6 months should get the vaccine each
year, before flu season peaks.
Getting vaccinated takes just a mo-
ment. But it could make a world of dif-
ference for your health—and the health
of those around you.
25TH ANNUAL
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Thursday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center,
350 Parrish St., Canandaigua
Featuring over 30 vendors with a variety
of handmade crafts as well as a bake
sale, this event benefits programs
enhancing the lives of residents of the
178-bed continuing care center, a
skilled-nursing facility.
THOMPSON GUILD TREE
OF LIGHTS CEREMONY
Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.
Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.,
Canandaigua
A minimum donation of $5 designates
a light in honor or in memory of a
loved one at the tree lighting, which is
followed by music and refreshments
indoors. Call 585-396-6155 or visit
for
more information.
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Michelle Vignari,
RN, CIC
SOME PEOPLE think catching the flu
is like coming down with a bad cold—
nothing a little rest and a warm bowl of
soup won’t help fix. So when it comes
to flu prevention, they might ask, “Why
bother?”
In reality, no one should ever underesti-
mate influenza. It’s no wimpy virus.
In fact, just look at what could happen
this winter if the flu visits you. You could:
• Miss a lot of work—and if you have
kids, they could miss school.
• Potentially develop serious complica-
tions, like pneumonia, and have to go
to a hospital. Sometimes this even hap-
pens to young and healthy people—
not just those at high risk.
• Spread the virus to a baby, grandparent
or someone with health problems—
any of whom would be more likely to
become very ill if they catch the flu.
Thompson Health Director of Infection
Prevention Michelle Vignari, RN, CIC,
Do you really
needa
flu shot?
Get up-to-date information
about the flu season and the flu
vaccine at www.flu.gov.