Medical officer of health urges vaccination under high viral risk
With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses in Ottawa, Dr. Vera Etches is urging older adults to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
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With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses in Ottawa, Dr. Vera Etches is urging older adults to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines.