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Chickenpox outbreak at Fredericton school prompts vaccination clinic
At least 14 confirmed cases at Garden Creek Elementary, more reported at 2 other area schools
CBC News Posted: Apr 13, 2015 11:18 AM AT Last Updated: Apr 13, 2015 11:19 AM AT
Public health officials are setting up a vaccination clinic at Fredericton's Garden Creek Elementary school today due to an outbreak of the chickenpox.
Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, a regional medical officer of health, said at least 14 students have been affected, which is an unusually high number.
Cases have also been reported but not confirmed at George Street Middle School and in Oromocto at Hubbard Avenue Elementary.
The provincial government wants to intervene to limit the spread, said Lamptey...
Chickenpox outbreak at Fredericton school prompts vaccination clinic
At least 14 confirmed cases at Garden Creek Elementary, more reported at 2 other area schools
CBC News Posted: Apr 13, 2015 11:18 AM AT Last Updated: Apr 13, 2015 11:19 AM AT
Public health officials are setting up a vaccination clinic at Fredericton's Garden Creek Elementary school today due to an outbreak of the chickenpox.
Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, a regional medical officer of health, said at least 14 students have been affected, which is an unusually high number.
Cases have also been reported but not confirmed at George Street Middle School and in Oromocto at Hubbard Avenue Elementary.
The provincial government wants to intervene to limit the spread, said Lamptey...