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Flu vaccine shortage halts vaccination program

April 28, 2010

A shortage of seasonal flu vaccine has brought vaccinations to a halt at the Child and Family Health Centre on Heriot Street.

Mount Gambier City Council community health officer Christine Plunkett said council was not able to administer vaccinations to groups eligible for the free service due to medical clinics and pharmacies being unable to access the vaccine. Read more

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Swine flu vaccine now available

October 1, 2009

The long-awaited H1N1 pandemic vaccination program has kicked off in the South East with the arrival of the first batches of vaccine.

The vaccine is available from GPs across the South East, but according to Mount Gambier City Council community health worker Christine Plunkett, priority will be given to existing patients. Read more

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Asthma spike predicted as flu peaks

July 29, 2009

With schools now back in full swing health experts are predicting the winter flu epidemic is about to peak.

The Asthma Foundation of SA is warning schools and parents that there could be an asthma “spike” over the next few weeks. Read more

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Doctors seek patience as demand spikes

June 17, 2009

Mount Gambier doctors say they are facing unprecedented demand for appointments as uncertainty continues regarding swine flu in the city.

While the State Government refuses to confirm or deny whether cases have been reported in Mount Gambier, many people with respiratory complaints have been seeking medical advice. Read more

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Swine flu fears hit pork industry

April 30, 2009

One of South Australia’s largest pig producers has moved to calm fears over the outbreak of swine flu, but has warned the full ramifications of the mutated strain is not yet known.

Myora Farm near Mount Gambier has been forced to beef up biosecurity protocols at its 500-pig a week operation, following swine flu sweeping several countries and suspected cases being reported in Australia. Read more

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Minister urges flu jab

April 1, 2008

Health Minister John Hill is reminding South Australians that the time is right to have a flu shot to protect against the coming flu season.

Mr Hill said those who were vulnerable to flu, the elderly, people who are ill, and health workers on the front line, needed to get their annual vaccination sooner rather than later. Read more

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