H1N1 high risk clinics this week Reminder

The H1N1 vaccine is now available in the area, however, first of the Health Unit’s vaccination clinics will only be open to specific “high-risk” groups. They are:

• children between 6 months and less than five years of age

• household members and care providers of persons at high risk who cannot be immunized or may not respond to the vaccine

• pregnant women and women who gave birth within the last six weeks, in discussion with their health care provider

• First Nations people

• those under the age of 65 with chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes or who are extremely obese

• Health care workers

Clinic times and locations:

Tuesday, October 27 2 to 6 pm
- Health Unit office, Parry Sound Mall, 70 Joseph Street, Parry Sound

Wednesday, October 28 12 to 6 pm
- Rorab Shrine Club, 1260 Brookes Street, North Bay

Thursday, October 29 2 to 6 pm
- Golden Age Club, 464 Poplar Street, Mattawa

Friday, October 30 12 to 4 pm
- Arena, Hall of Fame Room, 210 Clark Street, Sturgeon Falls (elevator access through the pool entrance)