H1N1 vaccine for all

Nova Scotia's H1N1 vaccination campaign has been expanded to include all Nova Scotians, Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief public health officer, said today, November 20.

Annapolis Valley Health’s upcoming H1N1 vaccine clinics for November 20-28 will be as follows: 
 -- Friday, November 20, Coldbrook Elementary School 12 to 4 p.m. (Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.) -- Saturday, November 21 Greenwood New Beginnings Centre, 1151 Bridge Street 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration ends at 1:30 p.m.) -- Monday, November 23 Wolfville Acadia Auxiliary Gym 2 to 7 p.m. (Registration ends at 6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, -- November 24 Berwick Fire Hall 2 to 7 p.m. (Registration ends at 6:30 p.m.) -- Wednesday, November 25, Kingston Fire Hall 2 to 7 p.m. (Registration ends at 6:30 p.m.) -- Thursday, November 26, New Minas Baptist Church 2 to 7 p.m. (Registration ends at 6:30 p.m.) -- Friday, November 27, Hantsport Baptist Church 12 to 4 p.m. (Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.) --
Saturday, November 28, Cornwallis Lifeplex Wellness Centre 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration ends at 1:30 p.m.)

Limited vaccine is also available through most family physicians offices across the district. Additional public vaccine clinics will be scheduled into December throughout the Annapolis Valley. Residents can find out when and where by visiting AVH’s website for the most up-to-date schedule www.avdha.nshealth.ca or by calling 811. If your child requires a second dosage, please contact your family doctor. Please note the second dose can only be given 21 days after the first vaccine.

AVH said long waits can be difficult, especially for pregnant women, seniors, and young children. Eat before you come to a clinic, be prepared in case you have to wait outside and consider bringing a snack and drink.

People are reminded to bring their health card.

There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.

Do not come to the clinic if you are sick or have flu symptoms.