Flu shot clinics open to all
Expect to wait half-hour or more
November 17, 2009
The Hamilton Spectator
http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/674190
H1N1 vaccination clinics in Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Niagara are now serving the general public.
They were previously providing vaccinations only to high-risk groups.
Halton clinics are closed today pending arrival of more vaccine. The region will today determine further clinic schedules and whether it will now vaccinate the rest of the public. An update will be posted at halton.ca.
Hamilton opened its clinics to the general public mid-afternoon yesterday.
"The supply and demand are starting to match each other, so we now have sufficient vaccine on hand and we're not seeing an enormous demand that outstrips our resources," said Dr. Chris Mackie, one of Hamilton's associate medical officers of health.
Residents should be prepared to spend at least a half-hour inside the clinic and there could be longer lineups. People unable to stand in line for medical reasons should speak with a staff member when they arrive at the clinic.
Hamilton and area H1N1 flu shot clinics
Anyone can get the vaccination.
* Jackson Square, beside the passport office, 1-7 p.m., Nov. 16 to 20.
* St. Helen Catholic Elementary School, 785 Britannia Ave., 1-7 p.m., Nov. 16, 17, 18 and 20.
* Chedoke Twin Pads, 91 Chedmac Dr., 1-7 p.m., Nov. 16-20.
* Dundas Baptist Church, 201 Governor's Rd., 1-7 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, 19, 20.
* Valley Park Arena, 970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek, Nov. 20, 1-7 p.m.
For information, call 905-546-4161 or go to hamilton.ca/H1N1
Halton
Clinics closed today. Information on clinics for the rest of the week, call 311 or 905-825-6000 or go to the web at halton.ca.
Haldimand and Norfolk
Anyone can get the vaccination.
* Kinsmen Hall, 15 Thorburn St., Cayuga, 3-7 p.m., Nov. 17 to 19.
* Simcoe Town Centre, 150 West St., Simcoe, 3-7 p.m., Nov. 17 to 19.
Niagara
Anyone can get the vaccination.
* Niagara Region headquarters, 2201 St. David's Road, Thorold, 9-4 p.m., Nov. 16, 18, 20 and 21. 1-7 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 19.