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| A swine flu vaccination programme will start in September, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said. | A swine flu vaccination programme will start in September, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said. |
| Vaccines are expected to arrive in Northern Ireland in August. | Vaccines are expected to arrive in Northern Ireland in August. |
| Mr McGimpsey said the vaccines will be delivered on a phased basis and prioritisation will be necessary. | Mr McGimpsey said the vaccines will be delivered on a phased basis and prioritisation will be necessary. |
| A Pandemic Flu Service will be be activated in England next Thursday, but people in Northern Ireland should still contact their GP or the swine flu helpline if they are concerned. | |
| The minister said it was clear the pandemic had resulted in varying levels of pressure on the health service across the UK. | The minister said it was clear the pandemic had resulted in varying levels of pressure on the health service across the UK. |
| "In Northern Ireland this has been a busier than normal period for our GPs especially considering that we are still in the summer months, however, our GPs and pharmacists are responding extremely well. | "In Northern Ireland this has been a busier than normal period for our GPs especially considering that we are still in the summer months, however, our GPs and pharmacists are responding extremely well. |
| "Given the current numbers of flu consultations in Northern Ireland we feel the current arrangements remain the best way to get treatment to all those who need it as quickly as possible." | "Given the current numbers of flu consultations in Northern Ireland we feel the current arrangements remain the best way to get treatment to all those who need it as quickly as possible." |
| However, he added that the situation was being kept under review. | However, he added that the situation was being kept under review. |
| "We cannot be sure how the current pandemic will develop so it is essential that we prepare for the worst and hope that it does not happen. | "We cannot be sure how the current pandemic will develop so it is essential that we prepare for the worst and hope that it does not happen. |
| "The UK is one of the best prepared countries in the world for this pandemic," said Mr McGimpsey. | "The UK is one of the best prepared countries in the world for this pandemic," said Mr McGimpsey. |