Our friends at Eastern Health have just released the details on their H1N1 public immunization program, and we’ve got the low down on when and where to get your arm-pokin’.
If you’re planning on getting the vaccine, here’s some advice:
• Bring your MCP card, if you gots one.
• Don’t wear your wetsuit to the clinic. Wear clothes that give access to the upper arm, because that’s where they’ll be jabbing you.
• There will be a lot of cars parking in the area, so consider walking, taking the bus, or going in a group.
• Yes, there will be lots of waiting in lines, especially at the beginning. Bring something to help you pass the time.
• Don’t be paranoid! You’ll be fine. Jeez.
For more information, check out Eastern Health’s H1N1 page or call their Healthline at 1-888-709-2929.
UPDATE: THE CLINICS HAVE MOVED. Please refer to Eastern Health’s H1N1 page for up to date locations and times.
And remember: this is fun!
October 29th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
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October 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
That November 2 date above for public vaccinations might just be moving forward to tomorrow (Oct 30), according to the CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/10/29/nl-swine-vaccination-291009.html?ref=rss
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October 31st, 2009 at 4:51 pm
From a provincial government press release, out today:
“The Provincial Government announced yesterday that, due to a reduced amount of vaccine available to the province by the Federal Government in the coming week, H1N1 vaccinations would be limited to the following high-risk groups:
* Children six months up to 59 months (up to fifth birthday)
* People five years of age up to and including 24 years of age with chronic conditions
* Pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy (20 to 40 weeks)”
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November 4th, 2009 at 2:16 am
The province just expanded priority groups for H1N1 vaccine. The new groups that qualify (for vaccination on Nov 5) are:
* Hospital in-patients less than 65 years of age with one or more chronic health conditions
* Expansion of school-aged children from Kindergarten to Grade three
* Individuals between the ages of 25 and up to, but not including, 40 with chronic respiratory disease such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis. Eligibility will require proof of active treatment of the disease (e.g. Prescription, labeled medication, insurance forms, etc.)
* Individuals undergoing active cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) and transplant patients (including pre-transplant patients on a wait list and directed by their physician to receive the vaccine and post transplant patients in the last two years).
http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2009/health/1103n09.htm
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November 5th, 2009 at 10:54 am
For the most up-to-date information regarding vaccination clinics and other H1N1 stuff, visit the provincial government’s site at http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/hsi/default.htm
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