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Welcome to the Department of Health H1N1 Flu Virus website H1N1 VaccineSkip to Main ContentHome Contact Us govpeca ServicesNews Releases Job Opportunities General GovernmentHealth RecruitmentAbout PEI Weather ConditionsRoad ConditionsIsland CamIsland InformationMapsAddress LocatorPictures and VideosGreeting CardsPlace FinderPublic Information Healthcare Professionals H1N1 VaccineH1N1 Vaccine Q&A Pregnant Women Recommendations for Children Week of November 30th Week of December 7th Tools & Resources Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Surveillance Influenza Assessment Clinics Links Where to get vaccinated Welcome to the Department of Health H1N1 Flu Virus website HOME H1N1 VaccineEach year the strain of influenza changes and a vaccine is developed to offer protection against the strains that are circulating in the community This year is a different flu season with the predominant strain of influenza being the H1N1 Flu Virus For most people this is the vaccine they need first that will offer the best protection against influenza this fall We encourage everyone to get vaccinated to protect yourself your loved ones and your communityNew recommendations on the H1N1 vaccine dosage for children between 3 years and 9 years of age were announced on November 12 by the Public Health Agency of Canada (more)For further information on the vaccine check out our Frequently Asked Questions on the H1N1 vaccine H1N1 Vaccine ScheduleThis H1N1 vaccine will be provided free of charge at various sites across the province over the next six weeks Those who will benefit most from the vaccine will receive the vaccine first Week of October 26th Healthcare Workers Household contacts of children less than six months Children six months of age up to school entry People with chronic conditions (under the age of 65) Household contacts and care providers of people who are immune compromised First Nations and Aboriginal Population Week of November 2ndElementary Schools (Grades 1 2 and 3)Pregnant Women Week of November 9th Elementary Schools (Grades 4 5 and 6) Continuing High Risk Groups Week of November 16th Junior and Senior High Schools First Responders Week of November 23rd People with chronic health conditions (over 65) Begin second doses for children 6 months to 35 months Begin public clinics (will begin near the end of the week) Week of November 30th Continue second doses for children 6 months to 35 months Second dose for children age 3 to 9 years with chronic health conditions Continue public clinics Week of December 7thContinue public clinics List of clinics for week of December 7th For more details on times and locations of clinics please check back regularly and watch for advertisements in your local newspapers Last Updated 20091204 Privacy Copyright Disclaimer AccessibilityTh...