Topic: flu vaccine
Cayman sees increase in flu cases
The community is urged to remain vigilant, practice good hand hygiene and take cold and flu symptoms seriously.
Flu cases hold steady with vaccine uptake on the rise in Cayman
Cayman is now well into flu season, but health officials say the surprising trend isn’t a spike in cases but a surge in demand for the vaccine.
Public Health monitoring rise in respiratory illnesses
The Public Health Department says it is monitoring an increase in respiratory illnesses in the Cayman Islands.
Free seasonal flu vaccines available to all residents
Vaccines for the seasonal flu have arrived and all Cayman residents can get a shot for free at several health centres without an appointment.
Fresh batch of flu vaccine expected by end of January
While cases of flu like symptoms are on the rise in Cayman local supplies of the flu vaccine are on the decline, however the Health Services Authority has said a fresh shipment of doses will be heading our way soon.
Flu vaccine arrives
Flu vaccine clinics will be held across the Cayman Islands in the coming weeks following the arrival of the seasonal vaccinations on island.
1,600 get flu shots in first two weeks
More than 1,600 people in Cayman have gotten the free flu vaccines since they became available late last month, health officials have confirmed.
Lee: Isolation recommended for all with flu-like symptoms
With flu season already under way, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said anyone with colds or coughs should isolate as a precaution until they are checked out by a medical professional.
Flu vaccine available
This year’s flu vaccine has arrived at the Health Services Authority hospitals and clinics.
Free flu vaccines available
Seasonal flu vaccines are now available for free at public hospitals and health clinics throughout the Cayman Islands.
