Huron Expositor, 2006-09-06, Page 23News.
Flu vaccines d - - �until
mid-November due to rare strain
The Huron Expositor • September 6, 2006 Page 23
Jeff Heuchert
Those wanting to get their
flu shots this fall will have
to wait a little bit longer.
A press release issued by
the Huron County Health
Unit last week says the flu
vaccine is taking longer
than usual to produce, but
that it should arrive and be
available by mid-November.
Public health nurse
Christina Taylor explains
that a fill, vaccine is made
from three flu virus strains.
One of those strains this
year - the Wisconsin strain,
has been uncommon in
North America up to this
point.
And as a result, the strain
is taking longer to mass pro-
duce, says Taylor.
"Once the vaccine arrives,
it will be distributed as
quickly as possible so area
residents can get their
shots," the press release
states.
The delay on the vaccine
could raise some concerns
for those planning to travel
south prier to mid-
November.
Taylor says she is not
aware of what vaccine is
available in the U.S., but
that it would be different
than what will be available
here.
She adds that until the
vaccines are made available,
there. are ways for people to
strengthen their immune
system.
"Good hand -washing, .get-
ting plenty of sleep and eat-
ing a healthy diet also help
maintain a healthy immune
system and prevent infec-
tion," states the press
release.
Taylor explains that the
flu virus is. constantly
changing and varies
depending on what it comes
in contact with each year,
which would make it ineffec-
tive if it was to be used
again this year.
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