Friday, October 15, 2010

Flu clinics set for October 20 to 30th

It's that time of year again to make your plans to line up for the annual influenza vaccine, with Northern Health outlining it's schedule of clinics for the Prince Rupert area.

This year, like last, public health influenza clinics will take place at the Northern Health offices downtown at the Ocean Centre Mall, Room 371.

The dates for this years clinics are as follows.

October 20 and 21 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm


October 22 from 11 am to 7 pm


October 29 1 pm to 7 pm


October 30 10 am to 4 pm

The vaccine is available free of charge for certain groups of people considered to be at the highest risk of influenza and its complications.

To find out if you or members of your family qualify contact Northern Health at 250-622-6305, or you can contact the 8-1-1 service for further information.

Details on  clinics in other locations in the region can be found below.

Haida Gwaii
Terrace
Kitimat
Stewart
Kitwanga
Smithers
Hazelton
Houston
Dease Lake

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