For H1N1 flu information, scroll down. 
Information on free H1N1 vaccine, second doses for children, and seasonal influenza vaccine for high risk individuals and sales is now available.  Scroll down.
Babies who have recently turned six months of age are now eligible for the vaccines.

Toll-free line for flu information: 1-877-431-2444, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

If you have flu symptoms, call the HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002.

If you have flu symptoms

If you or someone in your family is sick, you may wish to refer to a chart to help you decide what to do.  Click here. 

If you are caring for someone who is sick

 For information on caring for someone who is sick with flu-like symptoms, click here.

Staying healthy during flu season

Keeping a balance in your life is important.  For more information, click here.

H1N1 Vaccine 

In the photo below: Smiling triplets, (from left) Casey,
Cameron and Jonathan Durocher of Pinehouse, came
prepared with short-sleeved T-shirts when they received
their H1N1 vaccine from nurse Max Young.

H1N1 vaccine is still available for residents in communities in the Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region by appointment. 
Contact your local health centre to make an appointment.

Creighton - (306) 688-8620

La Ronge - (306) 425-4800

Pinehouse - (306) 884-5670

Sandy Bay - (306) 754-5400

• The vaccine is free and available to everyone over the age of 6 months.  All children from 6 months to under 3 years, and children from 3 years to 9 years that have chronic health conditions are eligible to receive a second dose, as long as it has been at least 21 days since their first dose.  For the time being, children from 3 years to 9 years who are healthy do not require a second dose. 

• The unadjuvanted vaccine for pregnant women under 20 weeks is now available. 

• Please bring your Saskatchewan Health Card. Please wear a short-sleeved T-shirt.

• Please take the time to read the information sheet here.

• A consent form will be required to be completed before the H1N1 flu shot will be administered.  The form will be available at the clinics, and by clicking here.  If you print the form (double-sided), and complete it in advance, this will help to reduce the waiting time.

• Youth 15 and under require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf.  Youth 16 and over can sign their own consent.  

Seasonal influenza vaccine 

• Seasonal influenza vaccine is available free of charge for the following individuals who are at risk for developing complications related to influenza:

  •  Pregnant women
  •  Infants and children aged 6 months to 23 months
  •  Individuals aged 65 years and older
  •  Individuals under 65 with chronic medical conditions
  •  Healthcare workers

  Seasonal vaccine sales are now available to those who are not high risk at a cost of $20, and $25 for children aged 2 to 9 who require two doses.

H1N1 - Preparing for Pandemic Flu

The spread of the H1N1 influenza virus is global and there are a number of agencies involved in addressing it, from the World Health Organization to the Public Health Agency of Canada to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.  The plans within the Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region tie in with the plan for the three northern health authorities, under the direction of the Medical Health Officers, Dr. James Irvine and Dr. Monika Dutt, and the Population Health Unit.

For the northern pandemic preparedness plan, click here.

The provincial plan and a number of information sheets are posted on the website of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.

As in the rest of province, there have been people with influenza-like illness in Northern Saskatchewan.  This means they may have symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat and achiness.  There are also confirmed cases of the H1N1 influenza virus in Northern Saskatchewan.  Even though most cases have been mild to moderate, the northern Medical Health Officers remind you to protect yourself against the spread of infection from the flu virus. 

Wash your hands frequently, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content;

Cough and sneeze into your sleeve, or a tissue, and then clean your hands;

Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected;

Stay away from work or gatherings when you are ill, and resume your normal activities after seven days.

However, just because you may have been in contact with someone who has been ill, there is no need to stay home if you do not have flu symptoms.

If you are experiencing symptoms, or if you have any questions, please call the HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002, and follow any medical advice you may receive. Translation services are available in Cree and Dene.

Restaurant Inspection Information

Information on restaurant inspections is now available on the Ministry of Health website by clicking here.