Flu and COVID-19 Clinics open to residents at Rosetown Youth Centre
EAGLE STAFF
Residents may get vaccinated against the flu and Covid-19 during public health clinics at the youth centre on the next three Wednesdays, starting tomorrow.
Clinics run from 1 to 6 p.m. at the building north of the curling rink, continuing on Oct. 22 and 29 and Nov. 12. People may receive vaccinations against the flu, Covid-19 or both at the same time, free of charge. Everyone should bring their health card.
Vaccinations are also available at the Pharmasave and Central Plains pharmacies in Rosetown by appointment, as well as at the offices of some physicians and nurse practitioners, a provincial Health Department statement said.
"By protecting yourself, you are also protecting your family, friends and community from respiratory illness,” said Jeremy Cockrill, the health minister.
Seniors, expectant mothers, children under the age of five and anyone with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems are among those considered most at risk of contracting such a disease. They should get vaccinated as soon as possible, the statement advised.
Children aged six months to five years may only be immunized at a public-health clinic or public health office or by a physician or nurse practitioner.
People may also get vaccinated at public health clinics set for the Dinsmore Community Hall on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Dodsland Lions Hall, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Elrose Municipal Hall, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Eston Community Complex, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Harris New Horizons Hall, Oct. 30, 10 to 1; Kerrobert’s Prairieland Community Centre, Oct. 16, 11 to 5; Kyle Legion Hall, Oct. 24, 10 to 2; Outlook Heritage Centre, today, Oct. 20 and 27, 11 to 5; Plenty Hall, Oct. 24, 12 noon to 4 p.m.; and the Delisle Seniors Centre, Nov. 6, noon to 6.
Residents may book both their influenza and Covid-19 shots either in a single appointment or separately through the Saskatchewan Health Authority online booking system, www.4flu.ca, at any time or by calling 1-833-727-5829 on weekdays.