Flu vaccine doses run low in Northern Saskatchewan
The Grand Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation said proactive steps were taken in response to a perceived flu outbreak, and that included several schools cancelling classes.
Peter Beatty told paNOW the communities of Pelican Narrows, Southend and Deschambault Lake have been hit hard by influenza. He added the school closures would not be permanent.
“It’s just a temporary thing, I think everyone will resume classes on Monday,” he said.
Beatty said their communities start giving out the vaccine in October to try and get ahead of the flu season, but they have noticed an increase in demand this year.