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Confusion reigns in flu-shot clinics

Source: Toronto Star
Toronto : Canada | about 1 month ago  
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  • The supply of H1N1 vaccine has been increasing steadily
    The supply of H1N1 vaccine has been increasing steadily
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The supply of H1N1 vaccine has been increasing steadily
It was another day of frustration and confusion at the city's H1N1 flu vaccination clinics Saturday, as public health officials struggled to handle the growing demand for the vaccine, while a countrywide shortfall delays the rollout to the general public.
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