Nov
24th
2007
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- Flu vaccine details announced
- Influenza vaccination reminder issued by Health Department
- Health division launches influenza vaccination campaign
- Heath centres to start influenza vaccination on Monday
- Free flu vaccine can now be given by private doctors
- Flu vaccinations to start on Monday
- Free flu vaccinations offered
- Health Division advice on measles vaccination
- No risk with flu vaccine - Health Dept
- Health Division willing to talk with GWU
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Children under the age of sixteen will be entitled to receive the influenza vaccine free of charge from local Health Centres as of this coming Monday, the 26th of November. This entitlement has been granted by the Health Division which started a new pilot project for the first time this year.
Seasonal influenza is a very contagious illness caused by viruses, symptoms include, high fever, muscle pains, sore throat, cough and general weakness. In very young children, it can also lead to complications such as pneumonia, septicaemia and encephalitis.
The Health Division also reminded parents to take their childrens vaccination record with them when they visit the Health Centres to obtain the vaccination.
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