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City of Port Colborne

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics

Important Information from Niagara Region Public Health

H1N1 Vaccination Clinics

H1N1 Clinics in Niagara are now open to anyone who wishes the vaccine. Clinics are scheduled through January 15, 2010 at various locations across Niagara.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Niagara Region Public Health will offer the annual seasonal flu vaccine at H1N1 Community Clinics. In addition, health care providers across Niagara can now offer the seasonal flu vaccine to all patients who want it. Unless there is a medical reason not to, everyone aged 6 months or older can benefit from getting the flu vaccine.

See a full list of all clinics

 
 
 

H1N1 Flu Virus Update

Niagara Region have two key sources of information regarding the H1N1 flu virus.  These include:

1. Niagara Region website:    http://www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/pandemic-planning/Swine-Flu.aspx  

2.   Human Swine Flu Information Line at 905-688-8248, ext. 7950 or toll free at 1-888-505-6074 to handle inquiries from the general public, the health care community, and the media.  This line is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You may also wish to view the Public Health Agency's of Canada website at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine_200904-eng.php and the Center for Disease Prevention and Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu to remain current on global and national updates. 

Information is also available at: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

 
 
 

Precautions

Take the Same Precautions as during Regular Flu Season

•         Wash hands regularly

•         Cough into your elbow, arm/sleeve or tissue

•         Practice personal space of two metres if someone in your household is ill

•         Stay home if you're ill

If you have recently travelled to the affected areas or areas of cluster of illness (Mexico, U.S., and Canada) and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, talk to a doctor.

Residents are also encouraged to review the Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist so your families are prepared.

 
 
 
 
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