Health and Social Services
H1N1: Dr. Hanley's advice to Yukoners
Dr. Brendan Hanley is Yukon's Medical Officer of Health. He explains in a two-part article why he feels every Yukoner should be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus.
Almost 10,000 Yukoners received the H1N1 vaccine during the first week of the campaign than typically get vaccinated during the entire flu season. For those of you who are uncertain about whether to get the vaccine, I would like to reassure and encourage you to get immunized by addressing some of the most common questions and concerns.
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Part 2: What You Always Wanted To Know About The H1N1 Vaccine – And Then Some
The H1N1 vaccine contains an adjuvant and a preservative. Some people worry that these ingredients are harmful and cause illness or disability in people who are immunized. I’d like to address these concerns here.
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H1N1: Dr. Hanley's advice to Yukoners
