Drop-in Measles clinic open this weekend

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Courtesy: AHS

Drop-in measles immunization clinics available in Fort Vermilion and High Level

FORT VERMILION — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering drop-in measles immunization clinics for residents in Fort VermilionHigh Level and surrounding areas. These clinics are available to all eligible individuals. No appointments are required.

Clinic details:

Fort Vermilion Drop-in Clinic:
Date: Saturday, March 15     

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Fort Vermilion Public Health, 4804 50 Street                       

High Level Drop-in Clinic:   
Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: High Level Public Health, 11202 100 Avenue
Please bring your healthcare card.

The following people are eligible to get the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine:

  • Children starting at age 12 months who are not getting MMR-Var, which is the MMR and varicella (chickenpox) vaccines.
  • Adults and children (including babies ages six to 11 months) who are travelling outside of Canada or to areas within Canada where measles is spreading.
  • Adults and children whose immunization records do not show they have had the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps or rubella vaccines.

Please contact your primary care provider for advice on what immunizations are best for you.

For further inquiries, please contact your public health centre: High Level Public Health at 780-841-3230 and Fort Vermilion Public Health at 780-927-3391.