Immunization and Clinic Information...
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The Ministry of Health in the Province of Saskatchewan has announced that starting the week of November 23rd the H1N1 flu vaccination campaign will be expanded to include all people in Saskatchewan over the age of 6 months. Heartland Health Region started mass immunization clinics for the general public on Wednesday, November 25th.
Heartland Health Region Vaccination Clinic Schedule:
H1N1 vaccinations will be provided at no cost.
Seasonal Influenza vaccine is still available for those identified high risk groups including people over 65 years of age, those under 65 with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and children aged 6 months to 23 months. Those who would still like to receive a seasonal influenza immunization should contact their local public health office.
Clinic Visit Tips:
- If you have a fever, wait to be immunized until the fever is gone and your health is improving.
- Bring your Saskatchewan Health Card.
- You can print and complete the consent form to decrease the amount of time at registration.
- Wear a short-sleeved shirt.
- Be prepared for a waiting period. Bring mobility aids such as a walker, wheelchair or stroller and snacks for children.
- Public immunization sites are breastfeeding friendly.
* More information on upcoming clinics will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back frequently, listen to your local radio, read your local newspaper, and check your local bulletin boards for more information.
Immunization Clinics:
**Clinics in February will be mostly by appointment only. Please call your local public health office if you wish to receive the H1N1 vaccine.
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Location |
Time |
H1N1 |
| March 10, 2010 |
Unity Public Health |
3:30-4:30 pm
By appointment 228-2666 |
All people over 6 months of age are eligible for the vaccine
As we continue to work with the pandemic H1N1 vaccine, the Public Health Agency of Canada has continued to release and update recommendations regarding the use and dose of the vaccine. Recently we have received some updated recommendations for children aged 6 months to 9 years.
Children between 6 months of age and under 3 years of age should receive two half-doses of adjuvanted H1N1 flu vaccine, administered at least 21 days apart. Guidance for children in this age group is unchanged.
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Children turning 6 months of age over the next few months will be offered, and should be receive H1N1 vaccine over the next few months.
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Children with chronic health conditions who are between 3 and 9 years of age should receive their first half-dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine as soon as possible. They should also receive a second half-dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine. The interval between the two half-doses should be a minimum of 21 days.
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Healthy children between 3 and 9 years of age should only receive a single half dose of the H1N1 vaccine, and do not need to return for a second vaccine for now. This recommendation may be updated as more information becomes available.
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Children who received the first dose when they were less than 3 years of age, and have since turned 3 years, will be recommended the 2nd dose.
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| March 23, 2010 |
Rosetown Public Health |
1:45-3:30 pm
By appointment 882-6413 ext 3 |
| March 24, 2010 |
Unity Public Health |
3:30-4:30 pm
By appointment 228-2666 |
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