The Nova Scotia Government has announced that flu shots will be given to seniors at an earlier date than previously announced.

‘Dr. Robert Strang, the province’s chief public health officer, said Friday that the seasonal flu shots would be made available beginning Oct. 5.  Strang said the decision was based on the best scientific evidence available and would protect those most at risk for H1N1 and seasonal flu.”That science has shown that seniors are at low risk for getting H1N1, but they are at greatest risk for becoming seriously ill from seasonal flu and they are the individuals who most need the protection from seasonal flu vaccine,” said Strang. He said the government expected to shift back to seasonal flu immunization in early January after the swine flu program.Strang noted that the situation around H1N1 and the government’s immunization programs is evolving. “If new information becomes available we will take that into account and if need be we will adjust our immunization programs accordingly,” he said. “It’s all about who’s at risk from what, and the right people getting the right vaccine at the most appropriate time.” ‘

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