Illawarra doctors offer free flu shots to disadvantaged at community BBQ

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Updated June 15 2019 - 1:45pm, first published 12:30pm
Shot in the arm: Martyn, 55, who lives at a boarding house for men in the city, was one of those able to take advantage of the free vaccine administered by Dr Hitesh Shah on Saturday morning. Picture: Adam McLean
Shot in the arm: Martyn, 55, who lives at a boarding house for men in the city, was one of those able to take advantage of the free vaccine administered by Dr Hitesh Shah on Saturday morning. Picture: Adam McLean

Most of those who sleep rough don't visit a GP to get a flu shot - so on Saturday the doctors went to them.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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