Monday, October 26, 2009

MUST WE TAKE A FLU VACCINATION?

As an added precautionary measures, you are recommended to go for a flu vaccination at least 10 days before your proposed overseas trip.  As reported that H1N1 is milder than anticipated, however patients with a history of chronic diseases are strongly advised to seek doctor's advice on the vaccination.  H1N1 is still reigning the globe and we will take every precautionary measures and steps to minimise exposure and if required, to isolate suspected cases if there is a reason to believe of a potential case.

Unit Leaders are advised to inform parents about the vaccination and it is the discretion of the parents' to decide whether they want to administer the vaccination for their children at own costs.