Hepatitis A vaccine eligibility expanded to include Peguis First Nation.

Manitoba is offering free hepatitis A vaccines to Peguis First Nation residents, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older amid an ongoing outbreak; the province reported 308 outbreak-associated cases as of Jan. 18.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care announced free hepatitis A vaccines are being offered to Peguis First Nation community members, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older. This expansion follows eligibility already in place for Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack and Red Sucker Lake. Officials described the measure as part of the province’s response to an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak. The province reported 308 outbreak-associated cases across Manitoba as of Jan. 18. Key facts: - Free hepatitis A vaccination is now available to Peguis First Nation community members, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older. - The expansion adds Peguis to communities already covered: Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack and Red Sucker Lake. - Manitoba reported 308 outbreak-associated cases as of Jan. 18, with spread reported mainly through person-to-person contact. Summary: Officials presented the eligibility expansion as a public health response to an ongoing hepatitis A outbreak and extended free vaccination to Peguis First Nation and other affected communities. The province reported 308 outbreak-associated cases as of Jan. 18. Undetermined at this time.