H1N1 Vaccine Information Sheet Vaccination Myths H1N1 and Seasonal Vaccinations are still available by contacting your local Public Health office to make an appointment.Public Health Offices: Yorkton 786-0600 Canora 563-1259 Esterhazy 745-3200 Foam Lake 272-3375 Kamsack 542-4295 ext. 202 Langenburg 743-2801 Melville 728-7310 Norquay 594-2262 Preeceville 547-2815 For up-to-date information, you can also call the Sunrise Health Region information line at1-866-800-5510
H1N1 Vaccinations are available to everyone over 6 months of age. Seasonal vaccinations are only available to high risk groups, including people over 65 years of age, anyone with chronic health conditions or with immunodeficiencies, pregnant women and children from six to 23 months. Please wear short sleeves and bring your provincial health services card. In Sunrise Health Region there have been confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus. Symptoms are generally mild to moderate however, similar to other influenzas, the illness can be more severe for persons with other underlying health conditions. Testing for H1N1 is only being done on severe cases and in some vulnernable populations. Resources to assist you: H1N1 Myths and Facts for Young Adults Your Preparedness Guide How to Differentiate - Cold. Alergy Flu? Influenza Decision Chart Saskatchewan Flu News
If you have the flu and are not certain if you need to see a doctor, call HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002.
For information about influenza in Saskatchewan, prevention measures and self care for flu symptoms click on the links below:Saskatchewan Ministry of Health FLU UPDATE FIGHT FLU.ca | 
