Flu Is Here

A warning from the Northwestern Health Unit.

It says, through lab results, it's confirmed the presence of the flu in the Kenora and Rainy River districts.

Manager of Infectious Disease, Donna Stanley says even though their clinics have wrapped up, you can still get the vaccine at doctors clinics, pharmacies and by calling the Health Unit.

Stanley says in the past couple of weeks, they've notice an increase in absenteeism, especially at area schools, linking directly to the flu.