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Alberta Health Services Immunization Reminder

20 Nov

RE: Reminder of Importance to Immunization

As Alberta Health Services continues to offer H1N1 vaccine to target groups across the province, school communities are reminded of the importance of immunization. Vaccination is the very best way to prevent influenza.

Experts predict a third wave of H1N1 will arrive early in the new year. All parents, students and teachers should ensure they are protected by getting immunized as quickly as possible.

Beginning Friday, November 20th the criteria for receiving vaccine will be expanded to include:

• Children under 18 years of age as of November 1
Proof of age required.

• Immediate family members and caregivers living in the same household as a child under 18 years of age as of November 1
Family members are eligible regardless of their own age.

We are asking for the schools assistance in circulating local clinic information to all families and encouraging immunization as the best way to protect against H1N1
Attached is the most current list of clinic dates and times. Please visit www.albertahealthservices.ca for more information on eligibility and locations across Alberta.

Friday, November 20th
1 – 4 p.m. Medicine Hat Higdon Hall, Stampede Grounds
1 – 4 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 – 4 p.m. Milk River Milk River Civic Centre
1 – 4 p.m. Bassano Knox Presbyterian Church

Saturday, November 21st
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Medicine Hat Higdon Hall, Stampede Grounds
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds

Monday, November 23rd
1 – 7 p.m. Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
1 – 7 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 – 6 p.m. Taber Former Pharmasave Building
1 – 6 p.m. Fort Macleod Community Hall

Tuesday, November 24th
1 – 6 p.m. Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
1 – 6 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 – 6 p.m. Picture Butte United Church

Wednesday, November 25th
1 – 7 p.m. Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
1 – 7 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 – 6 p.m. Bow Island Provincial Building
1 – 6 p.m. Pincher Creek Ranchlands Mall
1 – 6 p.m. Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church located at 2114 - 18th Street
1 – 6 p.m. Oyen Legion Hall

Thursday, November 26th
2 – 8 p.m. Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
2 – 8 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
2 – 8 p.m. Brooks Leisure Centre Flex Hall Friday, November 27th
1 – 4 p.m. Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
1 – 4 p.m. Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds
1 – 4 p.m. Cardston East Alberta Stake Centre
1 – 4 p.m. Raymond Cultural Hall

Saturday, November 28th
9 a.m. – noon Medicine Hat Grandstand Banquet Room, Stampede Grounds
9 a.m. – noon Lethbridge West Pavilion Exhibition Grounds