H1N1 Williams

Local health care agencies are gearing up for a busy flu season.

Not only will there be the seasonal flu shots available, but starting in November,vaccinations for the HINI virus should be ready to administer.

Dr. David Williams is the Associate Medical Officer of Health for the province andsays to date, the outbreaks of the swine flu have been mild, but they are preparing for the worst.

Williams is meeting this week with staff from the Northwestern Health Unitto prepare for the upcoming flu season.