Flu shots now accompanied by activities passes
The city is giving Whitehorse residents a little incentive to get their H1N1 vaccinations.
The city is giving Whitehorse residents a little incentive to get their H1N1 vaccinations.
Today, it announced those waiting to get their shots at the flu clinic at the Canada Games Centre will get a free pass to use the recreational facility while they wait.
“Over the past few days, there has been a tremendous response to the flu clinic being offered at the Canada Games Centre,” said Art Manhire, the indoor facilities manager for the city.
“We have typically been seeing lineups of one hour and 30 minutes to three hours.”
Those lining up for their flu shot will first register and be provided with a number and a wrist band to use the Games centre. Numbers will be called out over the speaker system to notify those waiting for the needle.
“This will allow the person waiting for their shot, especially those with small children, to relax and play while they wait,” Manhire said.
The clinic will continue today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
While there is no clinic set for Sunday, it will resume Monday to Saturday of next week, with the same hours.
Aubin Mitchell
Oct 29, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Sure ill get mine, if i didnt have to wait in line for 4 hours with two kids. Cmon health department, offer more clinic space to get them