October Update #1
1. WEEKLY RAFFLE - . The PVSS Board decided to hold
a weekly lucky draw of $20.00 gift certificates from Pemberton
SuperMarket, timing the first draw to celebrate International
Seniors Day - October 1. They hope you enjoy the fun of seeing who
wins each week and that it will be a way of staying engaged and in
touch with each other.
The recipients will be drawn
from our membership list with each member being randomly allocated
a number (names are removed once a number has been drawn). The
lucky winners will be notified via email or phone and where
possible the card will be delivered or sent to you through the
mail.
2. SENIORS FLU CLINIC will be held on
Friday October 30th from10am to
12pm in the Grand Hall in the Community Centre
.
Note: The regular vaccine is free however, the High dose that
is around $90 and not available at the Pemberton flu clinic.
It should be available in pharmacies in Whistler soon.
You may wish to visit this website for more
information.. https://immunize.ca/influenza-campaign
In order to maintain social
distancing you are required to schedule your
appointment - there will be no "drop in"
available as there is no waiting area for those who come
early. There will be appx 5
nurses giving the injections and time slots of 5 mins will
have to be booked online. [For those who have any technical
difficulties some of the Board members have volunteered to assist
you schedule your time (or do it for you if you would
prefer).]
Scheduling
process A special scheduling app. (Janes App.)
will be available in the next week and directions for using
the online process will be posted in the next Update. We
have been assured that it will be a "simple " process.
Covid
Protocols Entrance to the hall will only
be from the patio at the side of the Community Centre -
no access through the Community
Centre. You are encouraged to wear a mask and hand sanitizing
stations will be available.
Clinic procedures Please sign in
with receptionist on arrival (at time scheduled). If you wish to
have the pneumococcal as well as the influenza vaccine you will
need to bring your care card. Once you have had your vaccination
you will be asked to wait either in your car or outside the centre
(some chairs provided on patio) for at least 10 mins in case you
have a reaction to the injection. Please dress for the weather.
Unfortunately, there will be no refreshments or opportunity for
visiting as we have enjoyed in past years. NB there will be no access to
toilets.
Free Vaccines available
at clinic. Both the regular
influenza and the pneumococcal vaccines will be available.
Should you prefer to receive your vaccination at an alternate time
or if you wish to have the enhanced vaccine, the four pharmacies in
Whistler will be providing the service . It is suggested you call
ahead for a time. The regular influenza vaccine is free and the
stronger dose for 65+ clients will cost approximately $90. For more
information about 2020
Note: The regular vaccine is free however, the High dose that
is around $90 and not available at the Pemberton flu clinic.
It should be available in pharmacies in Whistler soon.
You may wish to visit this website for more
information.. https://immunize.ca/influenza-campaign
NOTE: The Pemberton pharmacy will not
be dispensing the flu vaccinations. Seniors who receive regular
visits from Home Care will receive their vaccinations during the
nurses visit.
Posted: Friday, October 02, 2020
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