This page includes basic messaging designed for use by school administrators to promote information about respiratory illnesses to students, parents, and the general school community. Included are:
- Social media messages
Please choose messaging as appropriate for your school community.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your Healthy Schools contact or healthyschools@hpeph.ca.
| Social Media Messaging | Audience |
| Respiratory viruses spread easily in the fall and winter. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect your family from serious illness. Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines for everyone are available Oct 30 from primary care providers and pharmacies. Learn more at hpePublicHealth.ca/respiratory-illness. | General |
| Routine immunizations are critical to protect children against a wide range of diseases. Speak to your health care provider or visit hpePublicHealth.ca/clinic/immunization-clinic to learn about the benefits and safety of routine immunization today! | General |
| Social Media Messaging – Secondary | Audience |
| It’s time to book your fall COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot. Protect yourself and the community this fall and winter by rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated as soon as you are eligible! Visit www.ontario.ca/book-vaccine to book an appointment, or find a pharmacy location at covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations. | General |
| Help prevent the spread of respiratory infections this fall. Stay home if you are sick and stay hydrated, rest, and avoid contact with others until you are symptom-free for at least 24 hours. Learn more at hpePublicHealth.ca/respiratory-illness. | General |
| Help prevent the spread of respiratory infections this fall by washing your hands often with soap and water, or hand sanitizer (with at least 60 per cent alcohol) especially after coughing or sneezing. Learn more at hpePublicHealth.ca/respiratory-illness. | General |
| Antiviral treatments are available at no cost, by prescription, to symptomatic COVID-19-positive individuals at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. Learn more at www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-testing-and-treatment. | General |
| Flu vaccine and COVID-19 XBB vaccine will be available for all HPE residents from health care providers or participating pharmacies on October 30. Learn more at hpePublicHealth.ca/respiratory-illness. | General |
