Cuba Swine Flu Vaccinations April 1-20

HAVANA TIMES, March 29 — Cuban health authorities announced over the weekend that a vaccination campaign against the A H1N1 flu virus will begin on April 1 and extend through April 20, reported IPS.

The target group is approximately 10 percent of the total islands population of 11.2 million, zeroing in on those considered most vulnerable to the illness including pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses or immune system deficiencies, and the country’s health and education personnel.