IWK top doctor says Halifax hospital getting ‘slammed’ as flu cases spike
Jordan Campbell went there on Friday with his son, who had been sick for several days. He was expecting a long wait but says his boy was treated fairly quickly given the high demand.
“I would pull my little ones out of daycare for the next couple of weeks just to give those babies a break so they don’t pick up what’s going on right now, or at least give yourself a chance to get everybody vaccinated,” Lynk says.He’d also like to see mandatory masking brought back to schools ahead of the holidays.
“We don’t have anything more to add at this time,” the department says. “We would remind Nova Scotians that being up to date on vaccines is the best way to prevent or minimize the risk of severe illness and protect our friends, family, and communities. Nova Scotians should continue to take steps to protect themselves and loved ones from the spread of respiratory illness.”
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