Hot off the presses from the RHA, here are the dates for the latest H1N1 priority group clinics... to be held on the retail level of the Town Centre:
Saturday, November 14th
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, November 19th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, November 20th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Reminder: The priority group that should get the flu
shot first are:
- Children aged six months to under 18 years old
- Anyone of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)
- Disadvantaged individuals (for example, homeless)
- People under 65 with a severe chronic medical condition or other risks including
severe obesity, substance abuse or alcoholism
- Anyone with a weakened immune system or those who live with or care for them
- Pregnant women
- Those who live with or care for infants under six months old
- Single parents or anyone solely responsible for a dependent
- Health care workers and medical first responders
Please Wait If You Are Not in a Priority Group
If you are not in one of the priority groups listed above, please wait until more vaccine arrives and let those
in the priority groups receive their shots now. As more vaccine arrives, the H1N1 shot will be offered at flu
shot clinics to other Manitobans who need or want it.
PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL CLINICS:
- There will be screening to ensure you are in the priority group
- You may want to bring a lawn chair and snacks to assist with the wait
- Additional parking is available behind the Convergys building off
Princess Avenue
- Bring your Manitoba Health Card
- Seasonal flu shots will also be available