Meet Jules, 17. High school student, grocery store employee, soccer player.
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Jules, 17

Jules lives with their younger brother and sister, mom and dad in Montreal. They attend public high school where they’re in the yearbook club. Jules also works part-time at a grocery store and plays recreational soccer on the weekends.

Will Jules get a flu shot?
Yes No

 

 

OCT 25

 

 

Women are 35% more likely than men to get the flu shot.35%
About 36% of Canadians 18+ receive the flu vaccine every year.
36%

 

 

 

Although Jules had never gotten a flu shot in the past, it had been on their mind lately. Jules decided to call the pharmacy down the street and was able to get a flu shot right away.

Jules feels that as a healthy young teenager, they don’t need to get a flu shot. That’s just for the sick and old, isn’t it?

On Tuesdays, Jules goes to the yearbook meeting at lunchtime. The yearbook team has about 10 people working on it, in close quarters and sharing computers and desks.

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Flu can survive on surfaces like computers for 24-48 hours. Wash your hands often.
#influenza #ManitobaHealth #GetVaccinated

Nov 9

 

 

 

Flu can spread to others up to about 6 feet away.

 

 

 

Every weekend, Jules plays soccer. There are 11 people on their team, plus two coaches. The whole family comes out to watch Jules play.

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Did You Know: that even if you get the flu after you get vaccinated, the #flushot can help reduce the severity of your symptoms?
#influenza #FluFacts #GetVaccinated

DEC 2

 

 

 

10 to 20% of Canada’s population get influenza each year.


 

 

 

Jules is saving for college, so they work a few shifts a week at the grocery store near home. Usually they’re a cashier, checking people out and bagging groceries.

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Get your flu shot as soon as it’s available. It can take up to two weeks to build immunity after you get the flu shot.
#HerdImmunity #FluFacts #TheMoreYouKnow

DEC 27

 

 

 

 

Influenza
and pneumonia are among the
top-10 causes of death
in Canada.

 

 

 

Now and then, Jules agrees to babysit their little cousins for some extra cash. Milo is 5 and loves dinosaurs. His sister, Ava, is 3 and obsessed with Paw Patrol.

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Children may remain infectious for up to a week after getting the flu so should stay home from school and daycare.
#WeDidIt #BetterMatch #GetVaccinated

JAN 19

 

 

 

The national target is 80%.
Only 31% of children aged six months to 4 years (a high-risk age group) usually get the flu vaccine.

 

 

 

Jules also regularly volunteers at a local long-term care home to get community service hours. They enjoy connecting with seniors in their community and listening to their stories.

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

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.
#NotAllBugs #AntibioticsWontHelpTheFlu

FEB 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Science class is Jules’s favourite — who doesn’t love getting to mix things together? Jules works closely with their lab partner to make sure everything is documented correctly. Anything for an A!

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
The flu is an unpredictable virus. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends getting a vaccine every year.
#NotAllBugs #AntibioticsWontHelpTheFlu

MAR 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Influenza strains can live on the surface of smartphones, keyboards, door handles and other everyday objects for up to 48 hours.


 

 

 

Jules’s family tries to make sure they have dinner together at least a few times a week. With so many different schedules, it can be tough, but family time is important. Spaghetti night is always family night!

Jules doesn’t feel well. All of a sudden, Jules has chills and a fever and is feeling short of breath. They find out that four co-workers at the grocery store have called in sick with similar symptoms; two have already been diagnosed with flu. They hope their cousins haven’t been exposed. Jules got the flu shot, but based on their symptoms, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.Since Jules didn’t get the flu shot, it’s likely they’ve caught influenza A.

Flu Fighters@HealthECanada
Not all bugs need drugs. Antibiotics aren’t effective to treat viruses like a cold or the flu.
#NotAllBugs #AntibioticsWontHelpTheFlu

MAR 29

 

 

 

How often did Jules 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%.