Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises the criteria for free hepatitis A vaccines have been further updated ahead of the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games (MISG) taking place July 8 to 12 in Norway House Cree Nation and Aug. 10 to 15 in Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation. Eligibility for free hepatitis A vaccine has been updated to include individuals aged six months and older from the following groups:

• community members in Norway House Cree Nation and Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation;
• anyone travelling to or working in these communities including the athletes, staff, volunteers and visitors attending the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games;
• people who have household visitors from these communities.

For more information and full details, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/vaccineeligibility.html#HA

To book your vaccine appointment in Thompson call 204-677-5350