PRHA Media Release |

It’s that time of the year again. The Parkland Regional Health Authority (PRHA) begins its annual seasonal flu shot campaign which will run over the course of the next few weeks.



Five large, all-day flu shot clinics will once again be held in each of the Region’s four districts (East, West, North, Central). Mass immunization clinics this year will be held in Roblin (October 19th), Swan River (October 20th), Ste. Rose (October 20th), Dauphin (October 24th) and Grandview (October 26th).

Smaller clinics will be held in several other Parkland communities from Tuesday, October 18th to November 15th. The North District Schedule is as follows:

Residents are advised to check their local listings, listen to local radio, log on to the PRHA website, or call toll-free 1-877-279-7855 for the latest flu shot clinic schedule.

Once again this year, the seasonal flu shot will be available to all Manitobans at no charge. It will offer protection against three seasonal flu strains. However, immunization is especially important for those at increased risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts. This includes:

* Seniors 65 years of age and over;
* Residents of personal care homes and long term care facilities;
* Children 6 months to 4 years of age;
* Those with chronic illness such as:
-long-term aspirin therapy.
-kidney, heart or lung conditions.
-an immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment.
-a condition that makes it difficult to breathe.
-other chronic medical conditions (eg. diabetes, mental disabilities.)
* Pregnant women;
* Health care workers and first responders;
* Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry; and
* People who are severely overweight or obese

The PRHA reminds you that if you are 65 years of age or older, you should also get a pneumonia shot. If you miss your chance to get the flu shot at one of the local immunization clinics, contact your health care provider or local public health office.