The Department of Health will roll out the first shots of pandemic HINI vaccination the first week of November. At a cost of over $17 million dollars, it's hoped the shot will prevent the flu from spreading rapidly with current projections indicating a third of the work force could get sick. Even though the shot is on a voluntary basis, Health Minister Mary Schryer is encouraging everyone to get it:
Schryer says the high risk groups which include those who are pregnant to get the shot.