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Governor Ducey addresses influenza, flu vaccines amid pandemic Monday

Doug Ducey and Cara Christ, 8-31-20
Posted at 11:16 AM, Aug 31, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-31 22:02:05-04

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and public health officials are urging people to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible.

The officials warned Monday that hospitals face potential overcrowding with flu patients while still trying to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Flu shots are already available and several large pharmacies have enacted COVID-19 precautions while administering the vaccines.

This was Governor Ducey's first appearance in more than a week. No press conference was held last week while Governor Ducey was a guest at the Republican National Convention.