Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/March 11, 2022
This month, HPEPH will be offering two catch up clinics for youth and teens in grades 9 to 12 who are eligible for the Grade 7 vaccination series. As disruptions resulting from the pandemic have made it difficult for some families to access these vaccines, eligible youth/teens who have not yet received the series of vaccines, and will not receive the vaccination at school this year, are invited to book an appointment at:
| Location | How to book an appointment |
| Belleville March 17 from 2:30pm to 7pm Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd | Please book online at canadaehs.com/hpepublichealth/ |
| Bancroft March 30 from 9am to 4pm North Hastings HPEPH Office 1P Manor Lane | Please call to book: 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803 ext. 423 |
In addition to the clinics mentioned above, school-based vaccination clinics are being held throughout the month of March at all local public schools, to ensure these vaccines are available for youth in Grade 7 or 8 this year. Grade 7 vaccinations include Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal, and Hepatitis B. These vaccines help protect youth and teens from preventable illness and related complications – which can include organ failure (complication of meningitis), liver cancer (complication of Hepatitis B), and cancer of the neck, head or genitals (complications of HPV). Youth and teens are encouraged to protect themselves by receiving these publicly funded vaccines while they remain eligible.
These vaccines are publicly funded (free), for the following eligible individuals:
- Hepatitis B – youth currently in Grade 7 or 8, and students born in 2006 or 2007
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – all youth currently in Grade 7-12, and female students born in 2002 or 2003
- Meningococcal – youth currently in grade 7 to 12, as well as those born in or after 1997
The Grade 7 vaccination series is also available through primary care providers or by scheduling an appointment at a Telemed clinic. For more information about the Grade 7 vaccination series, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/grade-7-vaccinations/
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Media Contact:
Emily Tubbs, Communications Specialist
etubbs@hpeph.ca
About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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