INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR KANESATAKEHRO:NON - COVID-19 - Kanesatake Emergency Response Unit - Gespeg-Conseil
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COV ID -1 9
VA C C I N AT I O N
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
FOR
KANESATAKEHRO:NON
Kanesatake
Emergency Response Unit
Important Health Directives
The start of vaccination does not mean the end of health measures. It will take several months to protect a
sufficiently large proportion of the population with the vaccine.
The following health directives must continue to be maintained until further notice,
• Physical distancing of two meters
• Wearing a mask
• Hand washing
Vaccination in Kanesatake
In Kanesatake, vaccination against COVID-19 will begin upon receipt of the first doses
• Vaccinations will be done by appointment only.
• The COVID-19 vaccine is free for anyone ( *16 yrs and older) who wants it
• The vaccine is not mandatory
• The vaccines are distributed by the Québec Immunization Program
• Doses are not available on the private market
• Any electronic communication or call offering to get vaccinated for a fee is fraudulent. If you believe you
have been the victim of a fraudulent communication, please notify the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center.
How to Get Vaccinated
Contact the Kanesatake COVID-19 Vaccination Intake Line at (438) 686-4335 or the
Kanesatake Emergency Response Unit at (514) 467-8059 to be added to the COVID-19 Vaccination List.
The Intake lines are now open for clients daily from 8:00am-8:00pm.
Vaccines will become available gradually, we will receive an undetermined amount of vaccines within an
undetermined time frame. Interested clients will be contacted at a future date to schedule an appointment.
Please note due to priority criteria;
• Some community members will be vaccinated before others.
• Community members who fall within the first round of the priority group will be contacted by the
Kanesatake Emergency Response Unit Health and Social Service network to schedule their appointment.
Who Can Get Vaccinated
Community members *16 years of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccines unless contraindicated.
The vaccination is recommended as a priority for people with a higher risk of complications of COVID-19, in
particular community members over 60 years of age and residents of Kaniatarak’ta Riverside Elder’s Home.
For more information, see Priority Groups for Vaccination.
Two vaccines are currently authorized:
• *Pfizer/BioNTech's, vaccine authorized for persons age 16 and over;
• Moderna's vaccine, authorized for persons aged 18 and over.
— Research is underway to approve the vaccination for people under the age of 16.
— Vaccination of children and pregnant women will be determined based on future directives from Public Health.Priority Groups for Vaccination
The order of priority for the community of Kanesatake is as follows:
1. Vulnerable Kanehsatakehro:non and Kanehsatakehro:non with a significant loss of autonomy who reside at
Kaniatarak’ta Riverside Elder’s Home and their staff.
2. Workers in the health and social services network who have DIRECT contact with clients. IE; Nurses,
Doctors, LPN’s, Preposé, Social Workers, etc.
3. Kanehsatakehro:non 80 years of age or older.
4. Kanehsatakehro:non 60 to 79 years of age.
5. Kanehsatakehro:non *16 to 60 years of age who have a chronic disease or health problem that increases
the risk of complications of COVID-19.
6. Adults under 60 years of age who do not have a chronic disease or health problem that increases the risk of
complications, but who provide essential services and have contact with users, IE; teachers, daycare
workers, ALS services, public works, water technician, plumbers, electricians, etc)
7. All other community members *16 years and older.
— Chronic Diseases; Heart or lung disease, Hypertension, Kidney Disease, Obesity, Diabetes, Liver Disease
(Cirrhosis, Hepatitis), Hypertension, Kidney Disease (Renal Failure).
— Other medical conditions: You are on chemotherapy or cardiotherapy, transplant recipient (including bone
marrow transplant), person who is taking corticosteroids, person who is taking immunosuppressant
medication, person who is immunocompromised, person living with HIV, person who has anemia.
Common Questions
I contacted the Kanesatake COVID-19 Vaccination Intake Line for the vaccine, when will I receive an appointment?
The vaccine will be administered based on priority. All community members who have expressed interest in being
vaccinated will remain on a list based on priority and will be contacted directly to schedule their appointment.
Where is the vaccination clinic located?
The location will be determined by the vaccine currently available in the community. All clients will be notified upon
confirmation of their appointment as to which location they will receive their vaccine. Vaccinations are administered by
appointment only.
Can I receive the vaccine if I have already been diagnosed as COVID-19 positive?
Yes.
Can I receive a COVID-19 vaccine if I have symptoms of COVID-19?
No, even if you have one (1) symptom of the COVID-19 virus.
Will I receive the second dose?
Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada are required. However, given the current very high
spread of COVID-19, administration of the second dose can be postponed to allow more people to be vaccinated.
The Kanesatake Emergency Response Unit is working diligently with Public Health to obtain a 2nd dose for all community
members who receive the first dose.
Will Transportation be available to and from the vaccination location?
No, community members are required to arrange their own transportation.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions or concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccination?
If you have questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine, consult your doctor or a health care professional.
Quebéc COVIC-19 website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/advice-and-prevention/vaccination/covid-19-vaccine/COVID -19
Q & A
VA C C I N AT I O N
Why Should I Get Vaccinated?
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others against certain diseases.
Vaccines protect us against diseases with serious consequences and that can even cause death. Some of
these illnesses have no medical treatment. By getting vaccinated, you also avoid transmitting contagious
diseases.
• To protect yourself and avoid the risks and complications of illnesses
• To protect the people around you
• To prevent the resurgence of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases
Are Vaccines Safe?
Vaccines are very safe. They are produced according to very strict safety standards. However, like many
medicines, vaccines can cause side effects.
Most often, the side effects of vaccines are minor and temporary. It could be a light fever or sensitivity at the
site of the injection. These effects are normal reactions of the body to the vaccine.
In very rare cases, vaccination can cause serious allergic reactions, in the same way that an allergy can occur
when you eat a new food. People administering vaccines are able to treat these allergic reactions. That’s why
it is recommended you stay on-site at least 15 minutes after receiving a vaccine.
Information in this booklet in no way replaces the opinion of a health professional.
Important If you have questions concerning your health status, consult
Phone Numbers your doctor or a health care professional.
Kanesatake COVID-19 Vaccination Intake Line
(438) 686-4335 Information in this booklet
Kanesatake Emergency Response Unit
has been referenced from
(514) 467-8059 www.quebec.ca
Intake lines are now open for clients daily from
8:00am-8:00pm .
We ask members to please be patient with Vaccination Intake employees.
We may receive a large influx of calls, and if the lines are busy,
or you get the voicemail, please hang-up and call again.
No voice messages will be returned as this
would make it difficult to manage.
Instead call-back until
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