Horizon hosting additional measles vaccination clinics in Woodstock, Fredericton this week

(WOODSTOCK/FREDERICTON) – Horizon is hosting additional free vaccination clinics for the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine in Woodstock and Fredericton this week.

Measles is highly contagious and spreads through airborne transmission and close contact. Being vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the community from measles.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine is almost 100 per cent effective at preventing measles infection.

Clinics will be held:

• WOODSTOCK: Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Horizon’s Public Health Office, 200 King Street.
• FREDERICTON: Thursday, Nov. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Horizon’s Public Health Office, 300 St. Mary’s Street.

Please book your MMR vaccination online or by calling 1-833-437-1424. Vaccination clinic schedules are regularly updated in the online provincial scheduler and members of the public are encouraged to refer to this site to find an appointment. Walk in appointments are also available.

Who can receive a vaccine:

• Adults born in 1970 or later who have not previously received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
• Children and adolescents who have not received two doses of MMR vaccine after turning 12 months of age.

If you have questions about the measles vaccine:

• Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health care provider.
• If you have questions about the measles vaccine, please contact Public Health at 506-323-2690 Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

If you suspect you may have been exposed to measles or are experiencing symptoms:

• Isolate and contact Tele-Care 811 for direction.
• If you have measles and need to go to the Emergency Department, please call ahead to reduce the risk of transmission.

Visit GNB’s measles information webpage for information about the measles, including exposure notifications, symptoms and immunization.

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