Vaccination campaign launched at Nunavut's Legislative Assembly

Health officials and members of the government got vaccinated today at the Legislative Assembly in Iqaluit, making the start of Nunavut's seasonal immunization campaign. Health Minister Janet Pitsulak Brewster was hosting the event. She says it's important to protect her own health and the health of people around her, and encouraged Nunavut to get vaccinated. I know that some people have concerns about getting vaccinated. Sometimes people are afraid of needles. I am. I just got both vaccinations with needles. People can use a nasal mist for the flu shot if they're afraid of needles. Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation, Cecile Nelvana-Liol, also got vaccinated. She says vaccination can help protect vulnerable people in your community. I think it's so important for all of us who have the ability to get vaccinated to protect those that are vulnerable within our communities. So I'm excited to be able to ensure that I won't spread COVID or the flu throughout my community. Nurse practitioner Marie-Pierre Rieu says getting vaccinated is a simple way to help protect your health and your loved ones through the winter. It's easy when you get your vaccine it helps you to not get sick first of all it's a quick poke and it's going to protect your family your loved ones especially the elders so very important when you get your vaccine it's for your health it's good for you and you'll have a very much a better winter with that vaccines are available at most health centers across Nunavut health officials says anyone with questions about vaccine safety can speak with their local health care provider. Kialgatsalik, CBC News, Iqaluit.