Friday, November 13, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Priority Groups Expanded
The Province and Renfrew County and District Health Unit advise that, effective Monday, November 16, 2009, the following groups are being added to the priority groups for pH1N1 immunization:
- Children ages 5 to 13 inclusive
- Adults over 65 years with chronic medical conditions
Seniors 65 years + with underlying health conditions are encouraged to check with their primary care provider to begin to access the pH1N1 vaccine.
“The Health Unit’s pH1N1 flu clinic schedule is being updated to include possible extra pick-up clinics” said Vicki Benoit, Coordinator. “All presently scheduled clinics will continue as advertised.”
The public should continue to consult the health unit website (www.rcdhu.com) for the latest updates and are reminded that the health unit is not the sole provider of the pH1N1 vaccine.
For further information please contact the Health Info Line at 613-735-8651 ext. 666 or 1-800-267-1097 ext. 666.
Media contacts:
Vicki Benoit, R.N., B.Sc.N.
Coordinator, Health Promotion and Clinical Services Division
613-735-8651 ext. 526
Pat Ripmeester, R.N., B.Sc.N
Coordinator, Health Promotion and Clinical Services Division
613-735-8651 ext. 515
Dr. Michael Corriveau, B.Sc., M.D., M.H.Sc.
Medical Officer of Health
613-735-8651 ext. 503
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