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For the following clinics scheduled November 14th, 2009, H1N1 vaccination will be limited to the following priority groups:

For the following clinics scheduled November 14th, 2009, H1N1 vaccination will be limited to the following priority groups:

• All individuals who are transplant patients including pre-transplant patients on a wait list and directed by their physician to receive the vaccine and post transplant.
• Individuals less than 65 years of age with chronic respiratory disease such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis. Individuals will require proof of active treatment of the disease (for example prescription, labeled medication, insurance forms).
• Individuals less than 65 years of age with compromised respiratory function due to a physical, neurological or muscular disorder (for example ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, quadriplegia, paraplegia, Spina Bifida). As many of these individuals are known to regional continuing care programs, individuals will be contacted by staff to arrange for vaccination. Individuals who are not connected to a continuing care program can contact Western Health for further information at 1-877-632-H1N1 (4161).

LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Corner Brook, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Stephenville, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Deer Lake, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Port aux Basques, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Norris Point, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Port Saunders, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm
Burgeo, Community Health Office, Western Health	Saturday, November 14th	1 pm – 4 pm

School aged children from grade 4 to grade 6 will be vaccinated in their school on Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th. Parents are reminded to return consent forms to the school as soon as possible. A further schedule for school age children will be forthcoming.

Please be advised anyone who does not meet the priority groups criteria will be screened out at this time.

If individuals fit in the above priority groups and are unable to be vaccinated due to limited supply of vaccine they will be prioritized for vaccination following next week’s vaccine shipment.

As part of the H1N1 immunization registration process, persons are required to have their MCP Card with them at the time of registration. People are asked to wear short sleeves or easy roll up sleeves.

All residents will have access to the H1N1 vaccine. Western Health will update the schedule as more information is available. The Provincial Government, working with the Regional Health Authorities, will monitor the mass immunization program as it rolls out and changes may be made to the existing plan.

If people have questions or concerns please call 1-877-632-H1N1 (4161).

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For more information (media):
Heidi Staeben-Simmons
Director of Communications
709-637-5252
heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca