Swine flu jabs for Kiwis next year

Published: 11:10AM Thursday October 22, 2009 Source: ONE News

For the first time, the government has confirmed New Zealand is ready to administer widespread swine flu vaccinations.

Health Minister Tony Ryall told ONE News we have the vaccination in storage which will be offered next year with the regular winter flu jabs.

There have been over 3,000 confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand and 19 deaths here.

Overseas, Britain is beginning a massive swine flu vaccination campaign as the number of confirmed cases there continues to increase.

More than 11 million people most at risk of contracting the virus will be vaccinated, including health workers and those with severe illnesses.

In recent weeks, English cases of swine flu have doubled about every fortnight.

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