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H1N1 Vaccine

Each year the strain of influenza changes and a vaccine is developed to offer protection against the strains that are circulating in the community. This year is a different flu season with the predominant strain of influenza being the H1N1 Flu Virus. For most people, this is the vaccine they need first that will offer the best protection against influenza this fall. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community.


New recommendations on the H1N1 vaccine dosage for children between 3 years and 9 years of age were announced on November 12 by the Public Health Agency of Canada. (more)

For further information on the vaccine, check out our Frequently Asked Questions on the H1N1 vaccine.

 

H1N1 Vaccine Schedule

This H1N1 vaccine will be provided free of charge at various sites across the province over the next six weeks. Those who will benefit most from the vaccine will receive the vaccine first. (en francais)

 

Week of October 26th 

  • Healthcare Workers 
  • Household contacts of children less than six months
  • Children six months of age up to school entry
  • People with chronic conditions (under the age of 65)
  • Household contacts and care providers of people who are immune compromised
  • First Nations and Aboriginal Population 

 

Week of November 2nd 

  • Elementary Schools  (Grades 1, 2 and 3)
  • Pregnant Women


Week of November 9th 

  • Elementary Schools (Grades 4, 5 and 6)
  • Continuing High Risk Groups

 
Week of November 16th 

  • Junior and Senior High Schools
  • First Responders

 
Week of November 23rd  (timing dependent on vaccine availability)

  • People with chronic health conditions (over 65)
  • Begin second doses for children 6 months to 35 months

 
Week of November 30th (timing dependent on vaccine availability)

  • Continue second doses for children 6 months to 35 months
  • Second dose for children age 3 to 9  years with chronic health conditions
  • Mass public clinics   

 

For more details on times and locations of clinics, please check back regularly and watch for advertisements in your local newspapers.

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