Oct 26, 2009

Fredericton High School will be one of the sites used by Public Health for the H1N1 mass immunization program. The immunization schedule for students and for the public will be announced very soon.

FHS students will be offered immunization on Nov. 19 & 20. Students under the age of 16 will need parental permission, while those 16 and over can give their own consent. Consent forms will be sent home on Nov. 16 & 17.

Public Health is accepting parent/guardian volunteers for the public clinics. Duties may include: greeting the public, registration, traffic control or assisting with other activities. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, you are encouraged to contact Kate Smissart at 452-5322

Immunizaton Clinic Volunteer Roles:

Registration:
- greet clients and provide them with necessary paperwork (public clinics - evening)
- greet students (school clinics - day)
- direct clients to the next STEP

Runner:
- run completed paperwork from immunizing nurses to data entry sites
- bring beverage to clients by request of staff
- may be asked to run supplies (non-medicinal)/messages to staff
- Please note: volunteers do not handle sharps, vaccine, medication or medical equipment

Greeter and Way-Finder (Traffic Controller):
- greet clients at front door and direct them to STEP 1
- keep main entry ways clear of traffic (inside or outside) and maintain traffic flow between STEPS