Don't let the flu get you!
15/02/2010
| Immunisation Programme 2010
The seasonal flu vaccine will be available from 8 March from general practices. This will protect you against swine flu and two other flu strains.
Members of the public with concerns should in the first instance call: Healthline 0800 611 116
The Ministry of Health is offering an early influenza to eligible “at-risk” people, and frontline heath workers from 1 February. The “at-risk” people are:
People under 65 years of age (including children) with underlying health conditions, such as chronic respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, obesity, and cancer.
Pregnant women are also eligible for an early influenza vaccine anytime during pregnancy.
The early vaccine for the above groups, will protect only against swine flu, and requires two vaccinations three weeks apart. Those who have this vaccine are recommended to also have the seasonal flu vaccination when it becomes available in March.
For the week beginning 8 February, community-based clinics will be available for the eligible “at risk” public in the MidCentral District Health Board district. If you are unsure if you are eligible then please check with your health practitioner.
Appointments for these clinics are not required and the locations of these clinics are as follows:
Monday 8 February, and Tuesday 9 February - Palmerston North clinics: 9am-1pm, and 2pm-5pm at Health on Main, 575 Main Street, Palmerston North.
Wednesday 10 February - Otaki clinic: 9.30am-12.30pm at Otaki Medical Centre, 2 Aotaki Street, Otaki.
Levin clinic: 1.45pm-4.30pm at Horowhenua Health Centre, Liverpool Street, Levin.
Thursday 11 February – Dannevirke clinic: 9.30am-12.30pm at Dannevirke Community Hospital, Barraud Street, Dannevirke.
Pahiatua clinic: 1.45pm-4.30pm at Tararua Primary Health Organisation (PHO) rooms, corner of Queen and Huxley Streets, Pahiatua.
Friday 12 February – Feilding clinic: 9.30am-12.30pm at Clevely Health Centre, Duke Street, Feilding.
Foxton clinic: 1.45pm-4pm - Salvation Army Church Centre, Avenue Rd, Foxton.
For further information about locations of the pandemic vaccine clinics you should contact Compass Health on (06) 354-9107, during normal business hours.
For further information on seasonal flu visit the Ministry of Health Influenza website
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