Flu clinic schedule for the Boundary region
By Contributor
Flu clinic schedule – bring your health care card with you.
Time
Location
Comments
Nov. 4
9:00 am – Noon
Beaverdell Community Hall
5841 Hwy 33, Beaverdell, 250-484-5623
Nov. 5
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Forks Senior Citizen’s Hall
City Park, Grand Forks
Nov. 6
9:00 am – Noon
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Midway Fire Hall
661 8th Ave., Midway, 250-449-2222
Nov. 6
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Grand Forks Secondary School Multi-purpose Room
1331 Central Ave., Grand Forks – Especially for First Responders; Families with Infants/Children; Students & Daytime Workers
Nov. 7
9:00 am – Noon
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Greenwood McArthur Centre
346 S. Copper St., Greenwood
Nov. 13
9:00 am – Noon
Christina Lake Community Hall
90 Park Road, Christina Lake
Nov. 13
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Midway Health Unit
540 7th Ave., Midway, 250-449-2887
Especially for First Responders; Families with Infants/Children; Students & Daytime Workers
All clinics are drop-in only. No appointments will be made.
Flu shots are safe, effective, and provided free for:
· People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts
· People of any age in residential care facilities
· Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts
· Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin/ ASA) and their household contacts.
· Children & adults who are very obese
· Aboriginal people
· All children 6-59 months of age
· Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children 0-59 months of age
· Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy during the influenza season and their household contacts
· People who work with live poultry
· Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications
· Individuals who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships)
· People who provide essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers)
· Inmates of provincial correctional institutions
The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work. For more information contact your local public health office,
For visit www.interiorhealth.ca
What if I am not eligible?
If you are not eligible for a free flu shot, you can purchase one at many local pharmacies, or ask your physician or walk-in clinic.
