Calgary H1N1 vaccinations: general information

Alberta H1N1 vaccination clinics were suspended Oct. 31because ofmassive lineups, high demand and overwhelmed health-care workers. When the clinics reopened a few days later, only certain groups at high risk of complications from swine flu were eligible. On Nov. 23, the clinics openedto all Albertans over six months of age.

For the most updated information, check the Alberta Health Serviceswebsite.

Vaccination clinic locations

There are seven mass vaccination clinics in Calgary, open on a drop-in basis Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Fourth floor of MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary. Pay parking only.
• Stampede Grandstand. Free parking in Lots 7 and 8 at south end of Stampede Park.
• Avenida Village, 303-12445 Lake Fraser Dr. S.E.
• Brentwood Village Mall, 302-3630 Brentwood Rd. N.W.
• EMS Whitehorn, north side entrance, 100-3705 35th St. N.E.
• Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, 1820 Richmond Rd. S.W.
• South Calgary Health Centre. South entrance, 3rd floor.

Alberta Health Services warns that clinic dates, hours and vaccine availability are subject to change.

Flu assessment clinic

Alberta's flu assessment clinics closed as of Nov. 23.

Doctors offices, pharmacies

Doctors who wish to give the H1N1 shots in their offices and about 400 pharmacists certified to administer the vaccine will receive supplies when they are available from the manufacturer. So far,no orders have been delivered.

In Canada, the vaccine is distributed exclusively to the provincial governments, which then redistribute it to their health authorities, said Dr. Andre Corriveau, Alberta'schief medical officer of health.