Free Pandemic H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza Vaccination Clinics in Ballina
North Coast Area Health Service (NCAHS) will be running a series of free Pandemic H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza Vaccination Clinics at Ballina Hospital during April and May.
Everyone is encouraged to protect themselves and their families by being vaccinated against pandemic influenza.
Globally there have been almost 16,000 deaths associated with pandemic influenza, with 191 deaths in Australia.
NCAHS said that last winter more than 70 people on the North Coast were hospitalised after contracting ‘swine flu’ and two of these people died.
It is especially important that people at increased risk of severe illness from influenza, and those who care for them, are vaccinated.
This includes children under 5 years of age, pregnant women (particularly in second and third trimester), people who are very overweight and people with chronic medical conditions. Aboriginal people may also be at increased risk of severe illness.
People may be vaccinated by their General Practitioner or Aboriginal Medical Service or attend one of the clinics being run by the Area Health Service. While the vaccine is free, your GP may charge a consultation fee.
No appointment is necessary for the free clinics being run by the Area Health Service as follows:
Tuesday, 27 April Ballina Hospital – Main reception 10:00am to 1:30pm, 2.30pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, 28 April Ballina Hospital – Main reception 12:00md to 4:00pm, 5:00pm to 7.30pm
Thursday, 29 April Ballina Hospital – Main reception 7:30am to 11:00am, 12:00md to 3:00pm
Wednesday, 5 May Ballina Hospital – Main reception 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
Thursday, 6 May Ballina Hospital – Emergency Depart 12:00md to 4:00pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Friday, 7 May Ballina Hospital – Main reception 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
Saturday, 8 May Ballina Hospital – Emergency Depart 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
Tuesday, 11 May Ballina Hospital – Main reception 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
Wednesday, 12 May Ballina Hospital – Main reception 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
Thursday, 13 May Ballina Hospital – Main reception 8:00am to 12:00md, 1:00pm to 3.30pm
NCAHS says it is important to protect yourself, your family and the community by being vaccinated. For more information about immunisation against H1N1 or the vaccine please see the NSW Health website: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu
