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11/4/2009
Round number two of the swine flu vaccine program starts Thursday, but only for the little ones.
Alberta's revised H1N1 immunization campaign will begin with children under the age of five. They'll add pregnant women to the mix on Friday
The goal is to keep waits to a maximum of one hour, by having parents bring ID for their kids. If they don't fall with in the guidelines, they'll be asked to leave.
Chief medical officer Dr Andre Corriveau says they've got enough vaccine to fully satisfy both high risk groups, so if you want to wait until Saturday, it won't be a problem. He adds that they won't be bringing in police for security, as was done in Ontario.
So far, there's no set date to immunize those in the third so-called "high-risk category": people under age 65 with chronic health problems. (sj, ccg)
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