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Archive Home > 2004 > October > 09 > State puts limits on flu shots

State puts limits on flu shots

Government allows vaccines only for high-risk people

By Yoko Minoura / The Bulletin
October 9, 2004

Under a state law invoked Friday, health-care agencies must limit flu shots to people in high-priority groups - or face civil penalties, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS).

"Our vaccine availability is the lowest it's been for 10 years," said Dr. Mel Kohn, state....

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