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‘We are incredibly worried’: Seniors’ advocacy group shares cold and flu season concerns

October 5, 2023

As we head into the cold and flu season, one group is raising concerns, specifically about older adults. A national seniors’ advocacy group worries that not enough is being done by governments to protect those most vulnerable to respiratory disease. Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of CanAge joined Global News at Noon Edmonton to share the action her organization is calling on health officials to take.

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