This seems to change every time we turn our backs, but here’s the LATEST priority list for people wanting the H1N1 vaccine: **Thanks to chrisd.ca**
Those who can now get the shot are:
- Children aged six months to under five years old;
- Anyone of Aboriginal ancestry;
- Disadvantaged individuals (for example, the homeless);
- People living in remote or isolated areas;
- People under 65 with a chronic medical condition or other risks including severe obesity, substance abuse or alcoholism;
- Anyone with a weakened immune system or those who live with or care for them;
- Those who live with or care for infants under six months old;
- Single parents or anyone solely responsible for a dependent;
- Health-care workers and medical first responders; and
- Pregnant women.
About 12,000 doses are available right now, with another 8,000 arriving later this week.
Clinics are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.
Bonus Code: can’t keep up
I would appreciate if I’d be able to get information on what happened to those who have already taken the H1N1 shot. Hopefully they’ll voluntarily come forward and share their experience. Thanks.
- jorin