More Manitobans eligible for hepatitis A vaccine ahead of summer games

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Northern Health Region is sharing updated hepatitis A vaccine eligibility information ahead of the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care has expanded access to free hepatitis A vaccines for several groups connected to the upcoming games, which is currently taking place July 8 to 12 in Norway House Cree Nation and Aug. 10 to 15 in Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation. The updated criteria now includes anyone aged six months and older who lives in Norway House Cree Nation or Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation, as well as people travelling to or working in those communities. That includes athletes, staff, volunteers and visitors attending the 2026 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games. People who have household visitors from the communities are…

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