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FLU CLINICS STARTING OCTOBER 11 ACROSS THE PROVINCE

Released on September 30, 2011

The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging residents to stay healthy this winter by getting a flu shot. Saskatchewan's publicly-funded seasonal influenza immunizations will be available across the province beginning October 11, 2011. As in the previous year, the publicly-funded seasonal influenza vaccine will be available, free of charge, through public health clinics and physicians offices to any resident who wants to receive it.

Vaccination is particularly recommended for persons at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with influenza such as adults 65 and over, persons with a chronic health condition or severe obesity, pregnant women and children from six months to 23 months (under two years of age). Vaccination is also recommended for individuals in close contact with those at high risk of influenza-related complications. Please see the attached listing of high risk groups.

"We strongly encourage people, particularly those in risk groups, to get their flu shot along with adopting infection prevention methods, such as frequent handwashing, cough and sneeze etiquette and staying at home when sick," Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. "We are also encouraging employees to take advantage of immunizations offered through the workplace."

Pharmacies and some health care providers may be selling influenza vaccine directly or providing it as part of workplace health programs. Saskatchewan Ministry of Health will not reimburse individuals or businesses for influenza vaccine purchased privately.

To find the nearest flu clinic, residents can contact their public health office, physician, regional health authority or call HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002. Information on clinics will be available on the websites of regional health authorities and information on this year's influenza immunization program is available on the Ministry of Health website www.health.gov.sk.ca.

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For more information, contact:

Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: tyler.mcmurchy@gov.sk.ca

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