Vaccines supplies are limited and as a result the Sunrise Health Region has announced they will not be readily available for all. The region is now strictly targeting young children, pregnant women and those who are immuno-compromised.
Immunizations for the remainder of the influenza season are by appointment only, due to a world-wide limited supply of influenza vaccine. Saskatchewan is reserving the limited amount that is available to continue immunization of those most at risk. HINI, which continues to be the predominant strain, poses the greatest risk to persons who are immune-compromised and those who were born after the strain first surfaced in 2009.
Children from 24 to 59 months of age will be offered immunization using the FluMist (intranasal) vaccine, which is scheduled to arrive later this week.
The Sunrise reports restrictions on immunization clinics could change if more vaccine becomes available.
Check listings for updates before attending the clinics. The most current information and listings of Influenza immunization Clinics in Sunrise Health Region can be found on the website: www.sunrisehealthregion.ca.
Daily updates are also available by calling the InfoLine recording at 1-866-800-5510 and on Twitter (@SunriseRegion).
