H1N1 virus stills a threat to young children. Warning comes from Sydney West Area Health service.
The health area of the Sydney west area said that children below the age of 5 are more likely to be affected by swine flu and they need hospital treatment.
It also suggests the inoculation with the panvax vaccine which is one that has been approved for the children between the age of 6 months and 10 years.
Vicky Sheepeard the health service said that the panvax is made to be free to the residents of Australia from their GP.
So parents are strongly recommended to contact their GP or local immunization clinic to arrange for the vaccination to their children. Pregnant women and people suffering from the chronic diseases can also get this vaccination.
Date: March 02 2010 at 06:47 p.m IST


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