CGH starts vaccinating workers
Text Size:
AaAaAaAaAa
|
|
| Stephen Gladhill, 23 of Sterling, a phlebotomist at CGH Medical Center, receives an H1N1 vaccination from nurse Angie Reitzel Friday morning at the hospital. (Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@svnmail.com) |
| Buy Sauk Valley Media Photos » |
CGH Medical Center in Sterling received its H1N1 vaccine and Thursday began giving the nasal spray to its employees who have direct patient contact, such as nurses.
The spray, which feels like squirts of water, goes into each nostril.
CGH started with employees who work in the emergency room, critical care unit and pediatrics and obstetrics, said Sandy Westbo, its infections control director.
They are trying to spread the vaccine throughout the hospital, “to protect the largest number of patients,” Westbo said. “Our number-one goal is patient safety.”
