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What to do when you get to your H1N1 Clinic |
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Written by Editor
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
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Before You Arrive
If possible download and complete the following forms and bring them with you at the clinic:
Consent Form -Bring the two pages with you to the clinic. http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/conditions/swine_influenza/h1n1_consent_en.pdf
Pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccination screening tool - http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/conditions/swine_influenza/niagra_questions_en.pdf
H1N1 immunization clinics screening questions - http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/conditions/swine_influenza/screening_questions_en.pdf
All these forms are also available at all the clinics.
Bring a valid Ontario Health Card or Driver’s License.
Dress appropriately — you may have to line-up outside.
Under your layer(s) of clothing wear a short-sleeved shirt to speed up the vaccination process.
At arrival (Wristband process)
City staff, to minimize waits times and line-ups, will hand out a single-use color-coded-numbered wristband.
There is a limit of one wristband per individual, however 1 person may request enough wristbands for their household who are in one of the high priority groups (i.e. 4 or 5 wristbands).
The number will determine what time you should return to get your vaccination.
On weekends:
Wristbands will be handed out beginning at 7:30 a.m. for 9 a.m. clinics
People receiving the first set of wristbands will be advised to remain in line and not leave the clinic.
On weekdays:
Wristbands at all clinics will be handed out beginning at 9 a.m. for clinics beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Wristbands for the clinic at 100 Constellation will be handed out at 1 p.m. for the clinic beginning at 5 p.m.
If you do not return to the clinic at the designated time, will lose your place in the queue.
While you are waiting
If you have not already done so, you will be asked to complete consent forms.
Your number will be announced and you will proceed to registration.
Inside the clinic
You will be processed through registration.
You will then get in a small line-up to receive your vaccination.
An Ottawa Public Health nurse or Ottawa paramedic will administer your vaccination.
Before you leave
You will be directed to the waiting area and remain for 15 minutes.
If you have any reaction to the H1N1 vaccine you will be sent to a Public Health nurse for appropriate medical attention.
From the Ottawa Public Health Website http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/conditions/swine_influenza/what_to_do_clinic_en.html
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