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Canada announces priority groups for A/H1N1 flu vaccination

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-09-17 13:29

OTTAWA: Canada on Wednesday released the priority groups for A/H1N1 vaccination, among which include health workers.

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Other groups to first get the shot are pregnant women, children and adults with chronic conditions, Dr. David Butler-Jones, Canada' s chief public health officer, said at a press conference in Ottawa.

People living in remote and isolated settings or communities are also expected to be given priority.

Vaccinations are expected to get underway in November.

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced 76 A/H1N1 flu deaths have been reported in Canada as of Tuesday.