Ministry: Additional Flu Express On Saturday
The Ministry of Health is holding an additional Flu Express on Saturday [Dec 18] from 9.00am to 2.00pm at the National Stadium Pavilion.
The Flu Express is $15.00 per shot [for both adults and children]. Persons over the age of 65 will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free of charge.
Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “The flu vaccine is a safe and highly effective method of preventing most cases of flu. Side effects are rare and usually mild.
“Register online by going to the Government website https://www.gov.bm/. Click on the yellow tab ‘Flu Vaccine Registration’ on the top right-hand corner of the page, follow the consent prompt, and enter the required information. The direct link is https://forms.gov.bm/Influenza-Vaccine-Consent. An email will be sent to you and is required to be shown when you arrive for vaccination.
“Alternatively, persons can call the hotline at 799-1524 / 332-8902 to pre-register. If you cannot pre-register online or by phone, you can fill out the consent at the vaccination express location.”
“Vaccine booster appointments are available for all residents who have had their 2nd dose 6 months ago or more. For those eligible for the booster vaccine, please book an appointment on gov.bm by selecting “Book a Booster Vaccine Appointment.”
“Alternatively, call the Vaccination Hotline at 444 2498 [option #2] or email vaccine@gov.bm. Those persons 65 and older can walk into Pier 6 for a booster, and throughout November and December, KEMH booster clinics will be held on Wednesday 8 am – 8 pm, and Sunday 8 am-8 pm. The last clinic is December 23rd.
“Covid-19 vaccinations are available at the Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, every Tuesday from 2 – 4 pm. These vaccinations are by appointment only, no walk-ins. You can get your 1st, 2nd or 3rd dose. Call 332-8906 for assistance in scheduling an appointment, or you can book online at www.gov.bm/vaccines.
“Additionally, 1st and 2nd appointments can be made at the KEMH Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm, and walk-ins are accepted. You can book online at www.gov.bm/vaccines or call the Vaccination Hotline at 444 2498 [option #2] for assistance. [The last clinic is December 22nd.
“If you want to stay safe over the Christmas holidays, now is the time to get vaccinated or get your booster if eligible,” added Minister Wilson. “I also want to remind everyone that the coronavirus thrives on human contact, and as we head into the holiday season, we must continue to follow public health guidance.
“Everyone must do their part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Avoid the three “Cs”: closed spaces, crowded places, and close contact settings to decrease the odds of getting the coronavirus. Continue to wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene, maintain physical distance and download the WeHealth Bermuda app.”
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