CALGARY- Alberta Health Services is trying to find a way to boost the number of children who are immunized against the flu, and now, researchers are trying to determine if offering the shot at school will help.
They’re looking to speak with parents of children between the ages of five and 18 who live in or around the Calgary area, to find out what they think about the proposal.
It’s hoped policy makers will use the findings before implementing any school vaccine programs.
“Even though you might think you know, its’ okay, my child gets over [the flu] alright, that child can then spread the virus to their parents and the community,” explained Dr. Candace Lind, from the University of Calgary’s faculty of medicine. “There are people in the community that may have some bad reactions to the flu.”
Researchers are particularly interested in speaking with parents from communities like Banff, Didsbury and Okotoks.
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Participants will take part in a one or two hour long focus group, and be paid $50 for their time.
To take part, call 403-220-2696 or e-mail sbiv@ucalgary.ca.
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