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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

The H1N1 vaccine is provided free of charge at various sites across the province.

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 

  • People with chronic health conditions (over 65)
  • Begin second doses for children 6 months to 35 months
  • Begin public clinics (will begin near the end of the week)

Week of November 30th

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


Week of December 7th & Onward

  • Continue public clinics 


List of ongoing 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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