Since August, the number of COVID-19 cases has been steadily increasing in the region. As of August 31, 390 cases were active in the territory. Over the past week, there have been an average of 43 new cases per day. This is why the director of public health of Lanaudière, Dr. Lynda Thibeault, invites all people 12 years of age and over, to obtain their 2 doses of vaccine as quickly as possible.
She recalls that vaccination helps prevent infection and reduce complications of the disease as well as transmission. Lanaudière’s director of public health stresses that, even properly vaccinated, it is possible that a person contracts and transmits the disease. “Since July 1, 2021, 86% of people hospitalized in the territory were not adequately protected. She also mentions that the majority of new cases are in the age group of 20-29 years”
It is essential to maintain strong support from the population to public health measures (wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand washing). “The vaccine, combined with compliance with health measures, are our best weapons for reducing the impacts of the 4th wave of COVID-19,” said Dr. Lynda Thibeault, director of public health for Lanaudière. “It is through these measures that we will prevent hospitalizations, outbreaks in our schools and workplaces, as well as protect our most vulnerable populations.” In addition, it is important to get tested quickly for the slightest symptom.
Immunization services offered in the region
“The population of Lanaudière has responded well to the call for vaccination, but it is still possible to make gains,” insisted Dr. Thibeault. “We are deploying a lot of efforts to adapt our vaccine offer so as to make it as accessible as possible, to the greatest number of people and everywhere in the territory. “
In addition to the vaccination offer with or without an appointment at fixed sites (Joliette, Repentigny and Terrebonne), the vaccination department of the CISSS de Lanaudière adapts its services according to the epidemiological situation and deploys vaccination activities to places where needs are great. Thus, the Vaccibus travels the roads of the region to offer the vaccine, without an appointment, to all people 12 years of age and over who have been slow to avail themselves of the services.
Do not hesitate. Get vaccinated! Do it for yourself, for your loved ones and for your community.
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