| Show Utah reports flu shots for half of citizens Dr Lyman Olsen Director State Division of Health announced announced an an- today that oyer persons have now been immunized against swine influenza Influenza Influenza In In- in Utah This leaves over age 18 Ill or older still unprotected DESPITE reports of a confirmed confirmed con con- firmed case of swine influenza in Missouri turn out at public clinics has not increased Doctor Doctor Olsen said Although the significance of the swine flu case in Missouri remains Uncertain uncertain uncertain un Un- un- un certain it should serve as a warning to those persons who desire the vaccine but have bave not yet received it to be immunized at their first opportunity Doctor Olsen also emphasized several points 1 The swine flu vaccine is safe Despite rumors and some misleading national publicity no deaths have been caused by the v vaccine Most persons have no reaction at a all A very sma small minority less Jess than 2 percent a low fever for a few hours after vaccination 2 Influenza is a serious disease Every time we have have-a a fl flu epidemic epidemic- thousands of people die and millions ar are sick and lose valuable time from work Once a flu epidemic starts it moves very f fast st st. There is no time to get protected There is a real threat that an an epidemic may occur this winter 3 The swine flu vaccine is effective Vaccination is the only way to protect yourself against the flu There is no cure It takes a couple of weeks for immunity to build up in yo your hot as body so get the shot s as soon as possible while the vaccine is is is' easily available |
