Health PEI’s provincial flu vaccination program will be offering a “walk-in” flu clinic in Charlottetown this Friday (November 15) to help address the strong demand from Islanders wanting to get their flu shot.
This Friday afternoon Islanders wanting to get the flu shot can do so without making an appointment by going to the flu vaccination clinic being held at the Jack Blanchard Hall (next to Holy Redeemer Church in Charlottetown) from 12:45 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
The flu vaccine is free this year for seniors 65 years of age and over, children ages 6 - 59 months, pregnant women and household contacts of pregnant women. A $7 administration fee will be charged to all others wishing to be vaccinated at the clinics.
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that, with the exception of the walk-in clinic this Friday, the flu vaccine is available by appointment only. To get a flu vaccine, Islanders will need to call the toll-free flu vaccination program number – 1-855-354-4358(4FLU) to make an appointment. Further walk-in clinics will be determined based on need.
Change in location for Montague Clinic this Saturday
Health PEI is also advising Islanders that the flu vaccination clinic scheduled for this Saturday at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Montague is relocating to the Public Health Nursing Office in Montague (126 Douses Road). This clinic is being offered to Islanders with pre-scheduled appointments only.
For more information on about Prince Edward Island’s flu vaccination program, visit www.gov.pe.ca/flu.