WA: Flu vaccinations suspended after children develop fevers

AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2010
WA: Flu vaccinations suspended after children develop fevers

The West Australian government has temporarily suspended its free flu vaccination program
for children under five .. after some youngsters developed high fevers after getting the
shots.

Western Australia's Health Minister KIM HAMES says while it's unclear if the fevers
are related to the vaccination .. the precautionary measure is the most responsible course
of action.

Twenty-two children have been taken to Princess Margaret Hospital in the past month.

The fevers are treatable in most instances.

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KEYWORD: FLU WA (PERTH)

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