Focus for H1N1 vaccine remains on high risk groups Update

Officials with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit say that today's H1N1 Vaccine Clinic for 'high risk people' at Memorial Gardens went well.

They report that approximately 1,900 people were vaccinated today.

The clinic resumes tomorrow (Sunday) at the Gardens from 9am to 3pm.

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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced Friday that the weekend clinics would not be open for the general but due to an escalated demand the clinic would again focus on high risk people only.





Officials do warn that if the number of people waiting for the vaccine is more than can be accommodated during the time available for the clinic, the line may have to be shut down again; however, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jim Chirico hopes that with the changes put in place for this weekend’s clinic people will be accommodated.



If you don’t fall into the high risk category and need to wait for the vaccine Dr. Chirico says there are a number of things folks can do to prevent contracting H1N1 number one being washing your hands often and well with warm water and soap, or alcohol based hand-sanitizer,



The clinic runs today at MEMORIAL GARDENS on Chippewa Street till 4pm and again Sunday November 1st from 9am to 3pm.

If you have questions about H1N1 and the vaccine clinics The Health Unit's phone lines are open this weekend.

Call center phone lines are open:

* Saturday October 31 - 9am to 4pm

* Sunday November 1 - 9am to 3pm

Please phone 474-1400 or toll free 1-800-563-2808.