The Health Ministry on Wednesday urged pregnant mothers to get the swine flu (A N1H1) vaccine from all MOH clinics since they are in the high risk group.
The spokesman for the Ministry said there had been an influx of people at government hospitals wanting to be vaccinated following the announcement made by the Health Ministry.
The WHO provided the Ministry with a limited number of Swine flu vaccines. Each vaccine costs over Rs. 10,000. However, the vaccine need not be taken by all. Only high risk groups such as health workers, those suffering from chronic diseases (including senior citizens) and pregnant mothers should get vaccinated.
The Number of confirmed A N1H1 cases by Tuesday stood at 371 while the number of deaths were 22.
Health Ministry sources however said there were over three thousand unconfirmed cases with symptoms of the flu.
The Island - By Dilanthi Jayamanne
