SASKATOON – More of Saskatchewan’s population will have access to influenza immunizations following the arrival of a shipment of FluMist vaccine.
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has received a shipment of 107,000 doses of the nasal vaccine and has begun distributing it to health regions.
Starting Wednesday, Saskatchewan is expanding availability of FluMist to everyone between two- and 59-years-old. It is not recommended for pregnant women or immunocompromised persons.
FluMist contains the same influenza strains as this season’s injectable vaccine, including H1N1.
Remaining supplies of injectable vaccine will be made solely available to infants, pregnant women, persons with compromised immune systems and residents 60 and over.
More injectable vaccine is expected in early February.
“We are strongly encouraging everyone to get immunized against influenza,” said Dr. Khami Chokani, PAPHR’s medical health officer.
“It is the best method to protect yourself, your family and others from influenza and its potentially serious complications.”
The Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) and Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR) will be able to deliver vaccine tomorrow to more members of the public at a series of upcoming clinics.
Flu vaccination is available at the following SHR clinics:
Humboldt: Humboldt District Health Complex
- Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Saskatoon: Prairieland Park hall A
- Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saskatoon: Cosmo Civic Centre
- Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Watrous: Watrous Civic Centre
- Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wadena, Wynyard and Rosthern (phone 1-877-757-4358 for bookings)
SHR appointments can be arranged by calling 306-655-4358 or 1-877-757-4358.
Flu vaccination is available at the following PAPHR clinics:
Prince Albert: 2nd floor L.F. McIntosh (Appointment only – call 306-765-6510)
- Jan. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4:15 p.m.
- Jan. 27, 1 to 4:15 p.m.
- Jan.28, 1 to 4:15 p.m.
- Jan.29, 1 to 4:15 p.m.
Prince Albert: South Hill Mall (Drop in)
- Jan. 23, 1 to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 24, 1 to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Jan. 30, 1 to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 31, 1 to 6 p.m.
Birch Hills: Birch Hills Health Centre (Appointment only – call 306-765-6510)
- Jan. 29, 9 to 11 a.m.
Shellbrook: Parkland Integrated Health Centre (Drop in)
- Jan. 28, 1 to 6 p.m.
Big River: Pubic Health Office (Drop in)
- Jan. 23, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Debden: Debden Community Centre, Home Care Office (Drop in)
- Jan. 22, 2 to 4 p.m.
Saskatchewan residents can check their health region websites or call HealthLine 811 for more information locally.
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