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Public Health Services and Vaccine Clinics
Publicly funded vaccines are available to residents of Manitoba based on the Manitoba Immunization Schedule. This schedule outlines the routine immunizations recommended for infants, children and adults. These vaccines are available from multiple health-care providers in the Northern Health Region.
- Flu vaccinations for those age six months and up begin in late October of every year.
- Infant and childhood vaccines are primarily provided by public health nurses.
- School entry vaccines are recommended prior to the start of kindergarten and are available from public health nurses.
- School-based immunizations are primarily provided by public health nurses in schools. These programs are offered in grades 6 and 8.
- Adult immunizations are provided by various health-care providers including public health, primary care, nurse practitioners and pharmacies. For further information, see the Recommended Immunization schedule for adults.
- Every fall, public health nurses host numerous influenza immunization clinics across the region, offering free flu shots available to everyone.
- All people in Manitoba six (6) months and older are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination. For further information see Covid-19 vaccine eligibility, proof of vaccination and vaccine finder.
Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI)
- STBBI Testing
- Safer Sex Supplies
- Birth Control Option
- Pregnancy Test
- Birth Control Option
- Pregnancy Test
- Naloxone
Where can I get tested?
Connect with a Public Health Nurse in your community by contacting your Community Health Office. If you are unable to visit your nearest testing facility, Home Visits can be arranged with your Public Health Nurse at your local Community Office.
- Flin Flon Primary Care Center: 204-687-1350
- The Pas Primary Health Care Center: 204-623-9650
- Thompson Public Health: 204-677-5350
If your child is 3 years old please join us for the following:
- Growth Assessment
- Immunizations
- Speech & Language Pathology
- Pediatric Physiotherapist
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Community Dietician
- Audiology
- Mental Health
If your child is entering Kindergarten please join us:
- Immunizations
- Mental Health
- STBBI Testing
- ID Fair
- Service Canada
- TB Education
- Audiology
To best protect those who are at greatest risk, it is recommended that the following receive the Meningococcal Conjugate Quadrivalent (Men-C-ACYW) vaccine:
- Children born between Jan 1, 2020 – Feb 28, 2023, who have not received the Meningococcal Conjugate Quadrivalent vaccine.
This is regardless of whether a previous dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate C (Men-C-C) vaccine was received *
Public Health offers a wide variety of services through general clinics:
- Child Health Clinic
- Immunizations
- Prenatal and Postpartum Support
- Urine and Blood Testing for Sexually Transmitted and
- Blood Borne Infections
- Control Counselling
- Emergency Contraception
- Safer Sex Supplies and Education
- Harm Reduction Supplies
- Naloxone Training and Distribution
Public Health offers all routine immunizations that are publicly funded free of charge.
NEW to Manitoba and have received immunization in another province or country? Your immunization records matter.
Submit a copy of your immunization record to your local Public Health Office or to Manitoba Health online at https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/div/records.html
Do you need assistance with obtaining Identification?
Apply for:
- Free Birth Certificate,
- Manitoba (MB) Health Card
- Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) photo ID
Public Health Clinic – Cranberry Portage Wellness Centre
Reproductive Health Services, every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
BreastCheck Cancer Screening Clinic – 1 North Avenue – July 17 – August 6, 2024
Women age 50 – 74 should call for an appointment: 1-855-95-CHECK
https://cancercare.mb.ca/breastcheck
Public Health Clinic – Ilford Health Centre
August 20, 2024: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
September 17, 2024: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Public Health Clinic – Leaf Rapids Health Centre
July 23, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 25, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
August 13, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 15, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
August 27, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 29, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
September 10, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 12, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
September 24, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 26, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ID Fair – Leaf Rapids Complex hallway: Near the Coop
July 23, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 25, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
August 27, 2024: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 29, 2024: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Public Health Clinic – Lynn Lake Hospital
July 24, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 14, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
August 28, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
September 11, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
September 25, 2024: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
ID Fair – Lynn Lake Hospital: Public Health Office
July 24th, 2024: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 -p.m.
August 28, 2024: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Immunization Clinic – Primary Health Care Centre
Month of May on Thursday’s: Call 204-623-9650 to book an appointment.
Ostomy Clinic – St. Anthony’s Hospital
September 23 – 24, 2024: By appointment only, please call 204-940-2341
Public Health Services – Thicket Portage Health Centre
August 22, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
September 19, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Thompson Public Health department is located at 867 Thompson Drive South, main floor of the NRHA Administration Building attached to the Thompson General Hospital
Thompson Public Health Walk-in Clinic – NRHA Administration Building
Monday – Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For more information about routine immunizations or to inquire about your immunization status call 204-677-5350 and ask to speak with a Public Health Nurse.
A Gathering for Diabetes – Wellbriety Centre, Polaris 5 building, Princeton Drive.
No appointment needed: Friday, July 12, 2024: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.