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Early flu season in Alberta prompting early vaccinations - CityNews Calgary

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With Alberta seeing an early start to the flu season, residents are taking advantage of the province allowing pharmacies to administer doses earlier than planned.

Heather and Hank Nottebrock were given the flu vaccine Thursday.

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