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2011 Walk In Flu Clinics

October to April is Flu Season. The best protection is an annual flu shot.

People at high risk for influenza-related complications who should take the flu shot are:

  • children between 6 months to 5 years of age
  • pregnant women
  • adults 65 and older
  • individuals who are extremely overweight
  • individuals living in chronic care facilities, regardless of age
  • individuals with chronic medical conditions such as lung disease including asthma, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease or cancer.

In addition, people capable of passing the flu on to these high risk individuals should also get the flu shot. This includes:

  • health care workers
  • close household contacts living with individuals who have chronic disease
  • families with infants less than 6 months of age or those expecting a newborn
  • individuals who provide childcare on a regular basis to children less than 24 months of age
  • individuals who work in closed settings with people at high risk
The vaccine is provided free of charge. No appointment is necessary at the following public clinics:

Note: If a clinic schedule for your health centre is not listed here, please contact your local health centre directly for more information.


Aklavik

Date / Time Location
October 13: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Buck Storr Building
After the 13th, immunizations will be given at the health centre.

Behchoko

Immunizations will be given at the health centre during the week of October 24th – 28th, between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Colville Lake

Date / Time Location
October 31: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
November 1: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
November 2: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Centre
November 14: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
November 15: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
November 16: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Health Centre

Deline

Date / Time Location
October 25: 9:00 AM School (for all school children)
October 25: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wellness Building
October 26: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Wellness Building
October 27: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Northern Store Lobby
October 28: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Coop Store Lobby

Fort Good Hope

Date / Time Location
October 19: 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Health Centre
October 20: 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Community Hall
After the 20th by appointment at the health centre, phone 598-2211.

Fort Liard

Immunizations will be given at the health centre during the week of October 17th to October 21st, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Fort McPherson

Flu shots are provided at the health centre from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Fort Resolution

Immunizations will be given at the health centre on October 27th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Fort Smith

Immunizations are given at the health centre every Monday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Hay River

Date / Time Location
October 20: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Community Hall
After the 20th, immunizations will be given at the public health office.

Inuvik

Immunizations will be given at public health (Veterans Way) during the week of October 17th to October 21st, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Lutselk’e

Date / Time Location
September 26 to October 7:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Health Centre (for people at high risk for influenza-related complications)
September 30: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM School (for children and staff)
October 7: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Band Office
After the 9th, immunizations will be given at the Health Centre between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Norman Wells

Date / Time Location
October 11: 5:00 PM -  7:00 PM Northern Store
October 12: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Elder Community Hall
October 13: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mary Store
October 14: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM School (for kids, teacher and parents)
October 14: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Legion
October 17: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
October 18: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
October 19: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
October 20: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
October 21: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
After the 21st, the immunizations will be offered under appointment, 587-3675.

Paulatuk

Immunizations are given at the health centre every Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Sachs Harbour

Date / Time Location
October 17: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Health Centre
October 18: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM School (for all school children)
October 19: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hamlet Office
After the 19th, immunizations will be given at the Health Centre from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Tulita

Date / Time Location
October 20: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Health Centre
October 27: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Health Centre
After the 27th, by appointment at the Health Centre, phone 588-4251.

Tuktoyaktuk

Date / Time Location
October 3-6 Home Visits
October 3-6: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Health Centre (for people at high risk for influenza-related complications)
October 11-13: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Health Centre
October 24th to October 27th, flu clinics will be set up at the School, Northern Store, and Stanton. Visits will also be made to businesses (hamlet).  Call the health centre at 977-2321 for times and locations.

Flu shots are also available at the the health centre from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Ulukhaktok

Immunizations will be given at the health centre from October 11th to October 13th, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Whatì

Immunizations will be given at the health clinic starting October 26th, between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Yellowknife

Date / Time Location
November 1:      1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Northern United Place
November 2:      3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Northern United Place
November 3:      3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Northern United Place
November 7:      1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
November 12:    10:00 am - 4:00 pm CO-OP
November 16:     1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Yellowknife Primary Care Centre
November 19:    10:00 am - 4:00 pm CO-OP
November 30:     3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Elks Lodge