Fifth Calgary H1N1 vaccination clinic opens October 28
October 27, 2009
Alberta Health Services is opening a fifth H1N1 vaccination clinic in Calgary, October 28 at 8:30 a.m. This fifth clinic - located on the 2nd floor of the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary - will deliver H1N1 Vaccine specifically to pregnant women, children aged six months to less than 10 years, seniors, and family members accompanying the above groups. The clinic will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
In addition to opening this fifth H1N1 vaccination clinic, Alberta Health Services has today added another 15 vaccination stations within the existing four H1N1 vaccination clinics. As of October 28 at 8:30 a.m., a combined total of 127 vaccination stations will be open across the five Calgary H1N1 vaccination clinics, an increase of 47 stations within the first 48 hours of clinic operations. We will continue to add further vaccination stations to Calgary's five clinics as our staff vaccination program is completed.
To enable delivery of H1N1 vaccine to as many Calgarians as possible, as efficiently as possible, the Seasonal Influenza vaccine is no longer offered in our five mass vaccination clinics.
In an effort to ensure all five H1N1 vaccination clinics are fully staffed, Calgary Community Health Centres will be temporarily closed, as of 5 p.m. October 27, until further notice.
The H1N1 vaccine is available for all Albertans over six months of age; however, individuals at high risk for influenza-related complications are encouraged to get their H1N1 vaccination as soon as possible.
"H1N1 is expected to be the most prevalent strain of the influenza virus this year," says Dr. MacDonald. "We are pleased with the public's response to the H1N1 vaccine clinics, and appreciate the patience of all Calgarians as we work to deliver vaccine efficiently, to all who wish to receive it."
For detailed clinic information, including dates, times and locations, visit www.albertahealthservices.ca or call HEALTHLink Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408.LINK (5465), in Edmonton-area at 780-408-LINK (5465) or in Calgary-area at 403-943-LINK (5465).
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