Effective today, Manitoba Health and regional health authorities are starting to make the H1N1 vaccine available to all Manitobans who need or want and will benefit from the vaccine.
Manitoba Health advises that Manitoba today received authorization from Health Canada and recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada to use the Canadian-made H1N1 vaccine without adjuvant.
Manitoba Health advises the province has received 36,500 doses of vaccine with adjuvant this week. This vaccine has been distributed to the regional health authorities (RHAs).
Manitoba Health and Healthy Living is announcing today the H1N1 flu shot will be offered to all Manitobans over six months and under 18 years of age.
Manitoba Health is reporting the death of an adult between the age of 18 and 65 who was confirmed to have H1N1 influenza and other underlying medical conditions.
Manitoba has received 17,500 doses of vaccine with adjuvant this week.
Manitoba has received 9,200 doses of vaccine without adjuvant that is being initially targeted for pregnant women in the province.
Manitoba has been advised the province will receive 15,500 doses of vaccine next week, well below the expected 72,000 doses.
The federal government is advising all provinces, including Manitoba, that there will be significantly less vaccine delivered than had been anticipated in the weeks ahead.
As of Oct. 27, approximately 38,476 Manitobans had received the H1N1 flu shot.
