Flu clinic has seen a total of 1,551 patients: ADK
104 people sought consultation on Tuesday
ADK Hospital’s flu clinic had seen a total of 1,551 patients by Tuesday
ADK Hospital’s flu clinic had seen a total of 1,551 patients by Tuesday, the hospital has revealed.
Statistics released by the hospital show that the largest number of patients were seen last Thursday; a total of 332 patients had sought consultation on Thursday.
It noted that 104 people had seen the doctor on Tuesday; 67 males and 37 females. However, none of the patients were admitted at the hospital.
In addition to its flu clinic- located in Sosunge- ADK Hospital has opened up mobile flu clinics as well.
The hospital has also been administering the influenza vaccine for MVR 163, with priority to those more susceptible to influenza infections; including expectant mothers, children, the elderly, cancer patients, those undergoing dialysis, and those with existing respiratory conditions.
ADK Hospital opened up its flu clinic on March 14, a day after the Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed the H1N1 outbreak across the country.
A total of three patients have succumbed to the disease thus far, HPA revealed on Monday.
