Dr. Mark Joffe here! I am happy to connect with Albertans in my official capacity as Alberta’s chief medical officer of health - after navigating some unexpected Twitter account issues. (1/9) 
I know many of you are interested in my thoughts on what is proving to be a very challenging respiratory virus season. As CMOH, I ask you to take all the actions you can to protect yourself and each other. Here’s how…2/9
☑️Choose to stay up-to-date with all your vaccinations & speak to a physician or other care provider if you have questions. Vaccines are available, safe & free. Getting vaccinations can mean the difference between a few days at home sick, weeks in a hospital, or even worse. 3/9
☑️Stay home when sick if you can. This is especially important as we get closer to the holiday gathering season. If you need health advice, call Health Link at 811: albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page12630… 4/9
☑️Cover coughs and sneezes, and clean your hands regularly, especially with alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 5/9
☑️Avoid or limit time in crowded indoor spaces. Wearing a well-fitting, high quality mask can help reduce the risk of exposure. 6/9
☑️Support each other regardless of the individual health choices we make. 7/9
My office will continue to provide weekly data updates on influenza and COVID-19. Data suggests we may have passed a peak in influenza, but it’s too early to say for sure. That said, it will remain a busy winter. 8/9
I will end with a request for you to take action to protect yourself, to protect your loved ones, and to support our health care system and all those who work in it. Take care! #abhealth 9/9
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