From: Brian Dalshaug, South Zone Emergency Operations Centre
RE: Reminder of Importance to Immunize
As Alberta Health Services continues to offer H1N1 vaccine to target groups across the province, school communities are reminded of the importance of immunization. Vaccination is the very best way to prevent influenza.
Experts predict a third wave of H1N1 will arrive early in the new year. All parents, students and teachers should ensure they are protected by getting immunized as quickly as possible.
Beginning Friday, November 20th the criteria for receiving vaccine will be expanded to include:
Children under 18 years of age as of November 1 Proof of age required.
Immediate family members and caregivers living in the same household as a child under 18 years of age as of November 1
Family members are eligible regardless of their own age.
We are asking for the schools assistance in circulating local clinic information to all families and encouraging immunization as the best way to protect against H1N1
Below is the most current list of clinic dates and times. Please visit www.albertahealthservices.ca for more information on eligibility and locations across Alberta.
Friday, November 20th
1 - 4 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Higdon Hall, Stampede Grounds
1 - 4 p.m.
Lethbridge
West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 - 4 p.m.
Milk River
Milk River Civic Centre
1 - 4 p.m.
Bassano
Knox Presbyterian Church
Saturday, November 21st
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Higdon Hall, Stampede Grounds
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lethbridge
West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
Monday, November 23rd
1 - 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Grandstand Banquet Room Stampede Grounds
1 - 7 p.m.
Lethbridge
West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 - 6 p.m.
Taber
Former Pharmasave Building
1 - 6 p.m.
Fort Macleod
Community Hall
Tuesday, November 24th
1 - 6 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Grandstand Banquet Room Stampede Grounds
1 - 6 p.m.
Lethbridge
West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 - 6 p.m.
Picture Butte
United Church
Wednesday, November 25th
1 - 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat
Grandstand Banquet Room Stampede Grounds
1 - 7 p.m.
Lethbridge
West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 - 6 p.m.
Bow Island
Provincial Building
1 - 6 p.m.
Pincher Creek
Ranchlands Mall
1 - 6 p.m.
Coaldale
Mennonite Brethren Church located at 2114 - 18th Street
