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2021 Flu Express - Dockyard

by Yabsta Dec 10, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Clocktower Dockyard Dockyard, Sandys, Bermuda, | Directions
Dec 10 , 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Be wise this flu season... get immunized!

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that, from Wednesday, December 1, the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot (for both adults and children). Persons over the age of 65 years will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free-of-charge. 

The "Flu Express"  will allow people to drive to a "designated" site and recieve the flu vaccine in the community.

The Ministry of Health has launched an online flu vaccine registration. They invite the public to pre-register for the flu vaccine to minimise paperwork on arrival and reduce wait times.



DATES

Friday, December 3rd from 10am - 2pm
at The National Stadium Pavilion, Devonshire

Monday, December 6th from 10am - 2pm
at Clocktower Dockyard, Sandy's

Wednesday, December 8th from 10am - 2pm
at Penno's Wharf, St. George's (Drive -through not available. Enter via Tiger Bay Gardens and walk into the building)

Friday, December 10th from 10am - 2pm
at Clocktower Dockyard, Sandy's

 


REGISTRATION OPTIONS

 

  1. Register online by going to the Government website https://www.gov.bm/

    Click on the yellow tab ‘Flu Vaccine Registration’ on the top right-hand corner of the page, follow the consent prompt, and enter the required information. The direct link is https://forms.gov.bm/Influenza-Vaccine-Consent.

    An email will be sent to you and is required to be shown when you arrive for vaccination.

  2. Call the hotline at 799- 1524 / 332-8902 to pre-register.

  3. If you cannot pre-register online or by phone, you can fill out the consent at the vaccination express location.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Healthcare workers, caregivers and essential service workers
  • Persons aged 65 and older
  • Anyone with chronic medical conditions, eg. diabetics, asthmatics, and those with heart disease. They should inform their doctores when they have been vaccinated.
  • Children 10 years and older. Those 6 months - 9 years should attend their usual doctor 's office for vaccination.

 

The flu vaccine is a safe and highly effective method of preventing most cases of flu. Side effects are rare and usually mild.

 

For more information contact Ministry of Health

 

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