For the following H1N1 clinic scheduled Nov. 18 to 19, the H1N1 vaccination will be limited to the following priority groups: Individuals less than 65 years of age with a chronic medical illness such as diabetes, cardiac disease, blood disorders, or bowel disease. In addition, all individuals currently receiving hemodialysis, regardless of age.
Stephenville, St. Stephen's Parish Hall - Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Individuals who meet this criteria will have the option of receiving the unadjuvanted vaccine at mass immunization clinics once the adjuvanted vaccine is no longer available. If individuals choose not to accept the unadjuvanted vaccine at that time, they will be given the first opportunity to receive the adjuvanted vaccine once the next shipment is received.
The federal government officially approved use of the unadjuvanted H1N1 vaccine in Canada on November 13. The vaccine is now approved for individuals between 10 and 64 years of age who are not immunocompromised. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the adjuvanted and unadjuvanted vaccines have been shown to provide an excellent immune response for individuals between 10 and 64 years of age.
Please be advised anyone who does not meet the priority groups criteria will be screened out at this time.
As part of the H1N1 immunization registration process, persons are required to have their MCP Card with them at the time of registration. People are asked to wear short sleeves or easy roll up sleeves.
All residents will have access to the H1N1 vaccine. Western Health will update the schedule as more information is available. The Provincial Government, working with the Regional Health Authorities, will monitor the mass immunization program as it rolls out and changes may be made to the existing plan.
If people have questions or concerns please call 1-877-632-H1N1 (4161).
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