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Thursday, September 15, 2011

More Reaction To Flu Shot Proposal

We're still getting reaction to the proposal of getting rid of free flu shots for people in the province between 18 and 64 regardless of whether they're high risk or not.

The Executive-Director of the New Brunswick Medical Society, Anthony Knight worries about how not having the flu shot will affect those people who already suffer from chronic conditions and he warns could turn out to be penny wise but pound foolish if enough of them fall ill and have to seek out medical treatment.

Ellen Snider of the Canadian Cancer Society in the province tells CHSJ News there are people who are not only dealing with chronic illness but don't have a whole lot of money to work with.