Attention:

Nov. 21 and 28 - Free H1N1 vaccine clinics

Westfield Shopping Mall, Vancouver

Free H1N1 vaccine will be offered to priority groups at a vaccine clinics on Nov. 21 and 28, at the Westfield Vancouver Shopping Center, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive in the upper level of the former Mervyn's store, directly across from the food court. The clinic is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. but may close early, depending on vaccine availability.

Because of the limited supply of vaccine, vaccinations will only be administered to the following priority groups:

PRIORITY GROUPS

• Pregnant women because they are at high risk of complications from H1N1.
• Healthcare workers because they can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients and also because increased absenteeism among healthcare professionals could reduce healthcare system capacity.
• Children ages 6 months through age 19 in group settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread.
• Parents and caregivers of children younger than 6 months, so they don't pass the virus to their infants.
• People ages 6 months to 64 years with chronic medical conditions that put them at higher risk of influenza-related complications.

By vaccinating these groups first, public health protects those at greatest risk while reducing the spread of H1N1 into the community.

Vaccines will be offered free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. People will be vaccinated whether or not they have insurance. Those with insurance will be asked to show their insurance cards so that public health can be reimbursed for administrative fees.

More vaccine information

- Vaccine facts