H1N1 vaccination shortages November 11th, 2009

Vaccine Shortage

The priority group for receiving H1N1 vaccinations has expanded to include elders over 65 with chronic diseases and children aged 6 months to 19 years old.

Meanwhile…clinics in Kingston and in Huron Bruce have temporarily shut down because of a vaccine shortage.

The same can't be said for Northwestern Ontario who have so many shots they are distributing them to the general public already.

Stephen Harper yesterday had a conference call with the premiers.

The leaders talked about the troubled H-1-N-1 flu shot campaign, saying it's important for the federal government and the provinces to continue co-operating.

Canada's largest mass vaccination effort has been hampered by vaccine shortages, long lineups at clogged clinics as well as widespread confusion and frustration.

The same can't be said for Northwestern Ontario who have so many shots they are giving shots to the general public.