Here’s an update on H1N1 flu activity:
H1N1 Vaccine
We received an allotment of 12000 doses of adjuvant H1N1 vaccine late last week
This has been repackaged and distributed to physicians, hospitals, health care facilities for immunization of health care workers and priority populations. We have set aside an allotment for our Guelph public flu clinic this Friday, uncertain as to time of shipment of this week’s order from the MOHLTC
We are hoping for a second shipment this week of 14,500 doses which will again have to be repackaged
We will continue to fill physician orders weekly as we receive our provincial allotments
Flu Shot ClinicsPublic flu shot clinics start Friday, October 30 in Guelph and continue to the end of December
Clinics will be offered at eight locations across Wellington and Dufferin counties
We will offer both the H1N1 and seasonal flu shots at these clinics
A full schedule is on our website and on attached posters
If you would like coloured print copies, please call Kim at 1-800-265-7293 ext 4601.
Please note: We have changed the hours for the Mt. Forest, Palmerston, Drayton, Erin and Shelburne clinics from first posting. These clinics will now be open from 2 – 7:30 p.m.
We are also extending the hours for the first clinic in Guelph in anticipation of large demand. The clinic will now be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Friday only at College Avenue Public School. Full address and map to all locations on website.
Information for the public and health professionalsOur website continues to be a key communication tool
Please check the health professional section for forms, updates, guidance documents etc.
Our flu hotline at 1-800-265-7293 ext 4161 has live answer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.weekdays
Yesterday, 650 calls were processed by staff during those hours
We will continue to keep you updated through our website and emails as needed.
Please let me know if you have any specific H1N1 information needs. Staff