CALGARY – Two flu clinics reopened in Calgary on Thursday, amidst a surge in H1N1 cases throughout the province.
As of Friday, Alberta Health Services says there were 965 confirmed flu cases in the province, including 920 people with the H1N1 form of the virus. Three people died earlier this week after contracting it, while two passed away the week before.
The Calgary clinics were filled with people as soon as they opened.
At Brentwood Mall, about 300 people gathered to start the New Year off with their health as a top priority.
Dr. Gerry Predy, senior medical officer of health, says people can get a free flu shot at the clinics, at pharmacies or at family physician offices.
Predy has said this H1N1 strain has been around for about five years and hits people in their 30s, 40s and 50s harder than seniors, who usually get sick from other strains.
Calgary flu clinics:
Brentwood Village Mall, 3630 Brentwood Road, N.W.
Thu, January 2, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Fri, January 3, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Sat, January 4, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Tue, January 7, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Wed, January 8, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
South Calgary Health Centre, 31 Sunpark Plaza, S.E.
Thu, January 02, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Fri, January 03, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Sat, January 04, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Tue, January 07, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
Wed, January 08, 2014 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Drop In)
If the surge continues, AHS says more mass immunization clinics could open.
– With files from The Canadian Press
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