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November 16, 2009
Local H1N1 clinics to continue this week
Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that local H1N1 clinics will continue for the week of November 16th.
“We have four clinics confirmed this week, two of which are being offered in the rural areas” said Dr. Liana Nolan, Medical Officer of Health. “Priority groups have been expanded to include children from six months to 18 years of age (inclusive), and those 65 years and older who suffer from chronic medical conditions.” Dr. Nolan also noted that with the implementation of the wristband system, line-ups and wait times at the clinics are now minimal.
H1N1 clinics for the week of November 16th:
- November 16 – City of Kitchener (Rotunda), 200 King St. W., Kitchener – 2-8 p.m.
- November 17 – Wilmot Recreation Complex – 1291 Nafziger Rd., New Hamburg – 2-8 p.m.
- November 18 – Elmira District Secondary School – 4 University Ave. W., Elmira – 2-8 p.m.
- November 19 – Preston High Secondary School – 550 Rose Ave., Cambridge – 2-8 p.m.
People will be required to verify that they are in a high priority group before receiving the vaccine. Priority groups include:
- All children six months to under 19 years of age
- Persons 19 years of age and older (including seniors) with chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, cancer, heart conditions, etc.)
- Healthcare workers including first responders – EMS, fire and police
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and care providers of persons at higher risk who cannot be immunized (e.g. children under six months of age) or who may not respond to vaccines (e.g. those who are immune-compromised)
The public are asked to call the health unit’s automated clinic phone line at 519-883-2324 for upcoming clinic dates. For general information about H1N1, the public can call 519-883-2289 or visit the Waterloo Region Pandemic website at www.waterlooregionpandemic.ca. Unadjuvanted vaccine, exclusively for pregnant women, is now available. Pregnant women are asked to call their physician or the health unit at 519-883-2272 to make an appointment to receive the vaccine.
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Media contact: Lu-Ann Procter, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications, 519-883-2244
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