Health Minister Receives Flu Vaccine

This week the Department of Health began offering influenza immunization in the community through their annual programme “The Flu Express”.

The Flu Express will enable people to drive to the designated sites and receive the flu vaccine while waiting in their car without getting out. The idea is that this will make it easier for some people to access the vaccine.

Health Minister Zane DeSilva attended the Warwick Flu Express site at 70 Middle Road [under the Rubber Tree] earlier today [Oct.26] to receive his flu injection. The Minister is pictured above with Department of Health nurses Tanzania Guyton (left ) and Roxanne Kipps-Jackson receiving his flu injection.

“Flu Express” Sites Schedule

St Georges
Pennos Wharf [enter via Tiger Bay Gardens]
Tuesday, 25th October
10 am – 2 pm

Warwick
70 Middle Road Warwick (Under the Rubber Tree)
Wednesday 26th October and Wednesday 2nd November
10 am – 2 pm

Sandys
West End Primary School
43 Scott’s Hill Road, Sandy’s
Thursday 27th October
10 am – 2 pm

Hamilton
Hamilton Health Centre
67 Victoria Street [In the Car Park]
Saturday 29th October and Saturday 5th November
10 am – 2 pm

Who should consider attending the “Flu Express”:

• Adults, seniors and anyone who has had the flu shot before
• Children aged 10 years and older.
• Individuals should be in good health with no active infections.
• Those with chronic health problems, eg diabetes, chest or heart disease, should inform their doctor when they have been vaccinated.
• Flu shot only will be offered at these sites

You will not be given the shot if:
• You have allergies to eggs or products from chicken
• You have had a reaction to the flu shot before
• You have a fever

Please dress comfortably to allow the Nurse easy access to the injection site in the upper arm. Please have the right cash ready. [Credit/debit card facilities will not be available].

Flu vaccine is also available from most private physicians. The flu vaccine will also be available at the following Health Centres

Hamilton Health Centre
Monday to Friday 8.30 – 11.30 am
Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm

Somerset Health Centre
Tuesdays 2 – 4 pm

St George’s Health Centre
Fridays 2 – 4 pm

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