The Best Christmas Present for 2020 – Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for our Residents!
The Best Christmas Present for 2020 – Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for our Residents!
We are beyond excited to let you know that Fraser Health called us this afternoon to let us know that all residents of Menno Home and Menno Hospital (long-term care) will be provided with the MODERNA COVID-19 vaccination.
We are working with our pharmacy, Rexall, to organize the details of storage and the team to provide the vaccinations. The great news is that this vaccine can be brought to our residents and they do not need to be moved off campus in order to get this vaccine (unlike the Pfizer vaccine that had to be stored at -70C).
All primary contacts will be contacted for consent for their loved one to receive the vaccine when it becomes available. All residents will be screened for allergies and sensitivities to ensure that there is not a contraindication for anyone. This vaccine has not, yet, been approved by Health Canada. It will arrive 24 – 48 hours after regulatory approval.
Menno Place will, with Fraser Health and other long-term care homes make our plans with the assumption that the Moderna vaccine will be made available.
As we move forward, we will advocate for all the seniors who live at Menno Place (Assisted Living and Independent Living) to qualify for this vaccine.
We continue to send our staff for vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine. We are sending 65 staff per day to the vaccination clinic. All staff who want the vaccine will get it. Please do not call Pearl Nucich – she’ll call you! Pearl, our Executive Assistant has done an exceptional job in pulling together this administrative task! You are eager to get vaccinated and bring this level of safety to your lives and to Menno Place residents – thank you. Sign up for the Vaccine – CLICK HERE
