Alberta says it has enough flu vaccine to last until the end of the week

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Source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...st-until-the-end-of-the-week/article16275423/


Alberta says it has enough flu vaccine to last until the end of the week
John Cotter
EDMONTON ? The Canadian Press
Published Thursday, Jan. 09 2014, 8:34 PM EST
Last updated Thursday, Jan. 09 2014, 8:39 PM EST


Alberta Health Services said Thursday it has enough flu vaccine to meet demand until the end of the week.

The government agency said after flu shot clinics across the province close, some vaccine will be held back for children who need a second shot and for potential flu outbreaks at hospitals or continuing care homes...

...Alberta is trying to get more vaccine...

 

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Re: Alberta says it has enough flu vaccine to last until the end of the week

Source: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/n-s-frees-up-flu-vaccine-as-alberta-runs-low-on-supplies-1.1632405


N.S. frees up flu vaccine as Alberta runs low on supplies
CTVNews.ca Staff
Published Thursday, January 9, 2014 6:10PM EST
Last Updated Thursday, January 9, 2014 7:41PM EST

...More than one million Albertans have been immunized against seasonal flu this season, and demand has exceeded the province?s supply.

...Meanwhile, Dr. Frank Atherton, Nova Scotia?s deputy chief medical officer of health, told reporters Thursday that the province ordered 435,000 flu vaccine doses, more than in any previous year, and doesn?t expect a shortage.

Atherton said federal officials held back some of the doses Nova Scotia ordered, and he has made the decision to transfer a portion of them to provinces in need, including Alberta...