Labrador-Grenfell Health 2020-21 Seasonal Influenza Immunization program continues

Public Notice – November 6, 2020

Labrador-Grenfell Health is pleased to report that our 2020-21 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program has been seen great participation across the region with plans to continue in the coming weeks and months. To date, we report over 8,600 people vaccinated across the Labrador-Grenfell Health region.

Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health said “getting vaccinated against influenza is always important, but especially this year in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. If we can decrease influenza infections by vaccination, we’ll decrease concerning symptoms that can mimic COVID-19. It’s not too late to get out and get your flu shot now.”

With our mass community clinics now completed, individuals can continue to look forward to many other avenues to get continue getting their flu shot including:

  • Appointments at their local Public Health Offices (starting November 23)
  • Schools throughout the region (Grades 4-12)
  • Community Pharmacies
  • Home Supports
  • Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

For individuals interested in making an appointment with Public Health, they are encouraged to book through the Health Myself service online here or by calling the toll free line at 1-833-951-3904. All appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Walk in appointments will not be available. Availability for influenza vaccines through public health will continue to be added based on demand, so check back frequently if you are unable to identify a convenient appointment.

Individuals who are homebound and unable to receive a vaccine in the community are invited to call Community Health to book an appointment in their own (1-833-284-4751).

Individuals who cannot avail of the options listed above and would like to request an earlier appointment through their local Public Health office are invited to call their local Public Health Office (numbers below).

All individuals presenting at Labrador-Grenfell Health facilities for a flu shot will be screened for COVID-19 through a series of questions and will be required to wear a mask.

The health authority is encouraging the public to receive their annual flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones against the communicable disease.

Learn more about the flu vaccine and how to receive yours in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region at www.lghealth.ca/flu-prevention.

Facility/ Service

Contact Information

Health Myself – Online Bookings

https://portal.healthmyself.net/nllabradorgrenfellhealth/guest/#/5pB/book

Telelink (Toll Free Booking for Public Health Vaccines)

1-833-951-3904

Community Health

1-833-284-4751

Public Health – Labrador Health Center (HVGB)

709-897-2331

Public Health – Labrador West Health Center

709-285-8321

Public Health – Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital

709-454-0367

Public Health – North West River

709-497-4004

Public Health – Black Tickle

709-897-2331

Public Health –  Cartwright

709-897-2331

Public Health – Churchill Falls

709-925-3377

Public Health – Charlottetown

709-960-0271 ext 229

Public Health – Flower’s Cove

709-456-2401 ext 6233

Public Health –  Forteau

709-931-2450 ext 237

Public Health – Port Hope Simpson

709-960-0271 ext 229

Public Health – Roddickton

709-457-2215 ext 233

Public Health – St. Lewis

709-939-2230

Consumers Pharmachoice (St. Anthony)

709-454-3700

Pharmasave Manstan Drugs (Labrador City)

709-944-3012

Pharmasave Bigland Forteau

709-931-2440

Roddickton Pharmacy

709-457-2774

Shopper’s Choice (St. Anthony)

709-454-4444

Walmart Pharmacy (Labrador City)

709-944-3424

Warr’s Pharmacy (HVGB)

709-896-2408

Media Contact:

Amanda MacNeil

Regional Director of Communications, Labrador-Grenfell Health

E: amanda.macneil@lghealth.ca