Record Day for H1N1 immunizations

(November 26, 2009) Saskatoon – Saskatoon Health Region had its busiest day for H1N1 immunizations on Wednesday. At clinics located throughout the Region, 7,794 people rolled up their sleeves for vaccination. To date, 78,432 people in the Region have been immunized - 26.3% of the Region’s population

Immunization sites throughout the Region will remain open over the coming weeks. Prairieland Park will operate until at least mid-December. Hours of operation are 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm weekdays; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm weekends. 

Roving H1N1 immunization clinics will operate throughout the rural areas.  For the next few days, clinics will be in the following communities:

Today is the last day for the immunization clinic at the University of Saskatchewan which closes at 5 pm. In-school immunizations for Grades 7-12 will continue to be offered in the coming days at designated schools. Immunizations also continue in Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods and through the Primary Health Bus.

Second half-dose H1N1 immunizations for eligible children will begin Monday, December 7th at all H1N1 immunization sites.  A second half-dose dose is required ONLY for the following groups.

• Children aged 6 months to less than 3 years;
• Children over 3 years of age and less than 10 years who have a high risk medical condition. The following are high risk medical conditions:

Healthy children over 3 years of age and all adults do NOT need a second H1N1 vaccination.  If your child needs an additional dose, you must wait at least 21 days after your child’s first dose. If it has been more than 21 days, children still have adequate protection over the next week until second dose immunizations begin.

Thank-you to everyone for your patience and understanding during the past month as we rolled out H1N1 immunizations.  We encourage everyone eligible for vaccination to get immunized and help stop the spread of H1N1!

For the latest information, visit Saskatoon Health Region’s website at www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca.

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Saskatoon Health Region

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