Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Return of the H1N1

FHHR’s next flu clinic set for Friday

By Lisa Goudy


It’s impossible to prevent all deaths from influenza.

“People will always pass away from influenza and it doesn’t have to be those with medical conditions pre-existing,” said Dr. Mark Vooght, chief medical officer with the Five Hills Health Region (FHHR). “If you haven’t been vaccinated, then the chance of contracting influenza is higher.”

At Monday’s influenza vaccination clinic, the public health office ran out of vaccine and had to close the clinic early. Approximately 270 people received a vaccination on Monday.

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