No, Mayor Paul Ayotte did not get shot this morning as the headline may have indicated, but he did get the H-1-N-1 shot at Peterborough Square. Up until last week the Mayor was not considered "High Risk" . The mayor eve got an orange sucker from his nurse. Phtos to follow later today.
Here's more info on H-1-N-1 clinics.
H1N1 VACCINATIONS CONTINUE IN PTBO TODAY FOR THOSE 65 AND OLDER WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 18.
THE HEALTH UNIT IS CONTINUING TO IMMUNIZE STUDENTS THROUGH THE SCHOOLS.
THE CURRENT LIST OF PRIORITY GROUPS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE H1N1 VACCINE IS:
" HEALTH CARE WORKERS
" PREGNANT WOMEN
" PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS (INCLUDING THOSE OVER 65)
" CHILDREN 6 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS
" HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS AND CARE PROVIDERS OF INFANTS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD OR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEMS
" FIRST RESPONDERS (POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS)
" FRONTLINE CORRECTIONS WORKERS AT PROVINCIAL FACILITIES
HEALTHY ADULTS 19 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER ARE BEING ASKED TO WAIT TO GET IMMUNIZED UNTIL MORE VACCINE BECOMES AVAILABLE. THERE WILL BE CLINICS AVAILABLE LATER THIS MONTH AND EARLY DECEMBER FOR EVERYONE WHO STILL WANTS THE H1N1 VACCINE.