Meet Ajit, 34. Emergency department nurse, coffee enthusiast, dungeon master.
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Ajit, 34

Ajit lives alone in Vancouver. His tiny studio apartment is all he needs, given his long hours as a nurse in the emergency department at the local hospital. Ajit drinks (too much) coffee and might have a crush on the local barista.

Will Ajit get a flu shot?
Yes No

 

 

OCT 4

 

 

The national target is 80%.
50% of health-care workers get the flu vaccine.

 

 

 

Ajit gets a flu shot every year. As a front-line health-care worker, he’s regularly in contact with people who have the flu or who are at high risk of becoming ill.

Ajit believes he has a strong immune system because he has already been exposed to so many germs working as a nurse.

A shift as a nurse in the emergency department can be 10 to 12 hours long, and Ajit sees up to 200 patients a shift sometimes. Usually Ajit works two to three shifts a week, but he never says no to overtime.

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Influenza has been linked to four major causes of hospitalization in adults over 65, including pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and stroke.
#NovaScotiaHealth #HereComestheVaccine #FightInfluenza #ReadytoVaccinate

 

OCT 23

 

 

 

Adults with influenza can remain infectious for
3 to 5 days
after the onset of symptoms.

Children may remain infectious for up to a week after getting the flu.

 

 

 

 

Okay, don’t judge, but Ajit is a chaotic neutral gnome wizard in his latest Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Every weekend, Ajit and a few of his friends go on exciting adventures in the game from the kitchen table.

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Flu activity in Australia and the southern hemisphere is usually a good indication as to whether Canada — and North America as a whole — might be in for a nasty flu season in the months ahead.
#WatchingAustralia #InfluenzaAcrosstheWorld #FluActivity

NOV 12

 
 
 
 

75% of adults who get the flu shot receive it in October or November.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Ajit is a superhero movie buff. And since there seems to be a new Marvel or DC movie coming out every few weeks these days, he regularly finds himself in a crowded theatre. But, hey, you can’t beat movie theatre popcorn!

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Washing your hands and avoiding touching your face will help prevent spread of the flu. But the best form of protection is the vaccine.
#AlbertaHealth #AlbertaInfluenza #GetVaccinated

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC 1

Place of vaccination

 

 

 

 

Maybe it’s thanks to his long hours as a nurse, but Aijt cannot make it through the day without a cup of coffee! His favourite place to grab a cup is the little 24/7 café a few blocks away. Double shot of espresso anyone?

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Anywhere people gather, there is increased risk for the spread of flu.
#maskup #washyourhands

 

 

 

 

 

DEC 20

 

 

The national target is 80%.
37% of those aged 18 to 64 with medical conditions get the flu shot.

 

 

 

On days between long shifts, Ajit needs to stretch his legs. Luckily there’s a good trail nearby where he can run. While he’s not really training for a marathon, maybe it’s something he’d like to do one day!

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Herd immunity can help protect others. It’s achieved when enough members of a community have been vaccinated to protect other more vulnerable members.
#HerdImmunityIsTheBestImmunity #GetVaccinated

JAN 8

 

 

 

 

 

Each year the flu vaccine contains four different strains of influenza virus: two influenza A strains and two B strains.

 

 

 

 

 

When he’s unable to get out for a hike, Ajit likes to go to a local rock-climbing gym to be as active as he can be. After all, they say physical exercise is a good way to boost your immune system to protect against cold and flu.

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Influenza is tough on the healthcare system. Influenza infections cause an estimated average of 12,200 hospitalizations each flu season.
#HerdImmunityIsTheBestImmunity #GetVaccinated

 

 

JAN 27

 

 

 

Influenza is the leading cause of death among vaccine-preventable diseases.
An estimated
175,000emergency room visits
12,000hospital admissions
3,500deaths
are attributed to flu annually.

 

 

 

 

Ajit’s parents live in Calgary, but they come to stay with him in Vancouver for a week or so, a couple of times a year. They are both in their 60s and active. They often take Ajit’s lead when it comes to their general health.

After a busy week of work, Ajit wakes up on the weekend feeling unwell. He is coughing, has a fever and feels uncharacteristically tired. Ajit got the flu shot, but based on his symptoms, it’s likely he’s caught influenza A.Ajit didn’t get the flu shot. He gets a test and discovers he has flu. He decides he will make it a plan to get vaccinated from now on.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada · Feb 18
Did you know: The strains of influenza virus in the vaccine are changed each year based on which ones are circulating around the world. Another reason it’s so important to get a flu shot every year.
#HerdImmunityIsTheBestImmunity #GetVaccinated

 

 

 

 

 

FEB 18

 

 

 

How often did Ajit get the flu?
35%
with the flu shot
70%
without the flu shot

The results are updated based on interactions with this choose-your-own-adventure activity and do not reflect medically-accurate statistics. Statistics shown throughout the adventure are based on fact. See more on our sources page.

 

Getting the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60%.