Influenza

   ..The Influenza vaccine (the flu shot) begins to provide protection within 1-2 weeks and the protection usually lasts several months. The flu shot reduces the chance of getting influenza and can help reduce the length and severity of the illness. It will not protect against other illnesses that resemble the flu such as the common cold or Covid-19. The flu shot does not cause influenza.

Most patients do not have side effects after the flu shot. The shot is given into a muscle and this may cause soreness at the injection site for a few days. Occasionally, a person may experience mild fever, redness, swelling or achiness for a few days after the shot.  If you experience persistent fever, redness, swelling or weakness, please contact our office.

Ontario Influenza information can be reviewed here.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ADMINISTER THE FLU VACCINE TO PATIENTS OF OUR CLINIC.

Flu Shots are currently available in our office.  At this time, flu shots in our office are reserved strictly for high-risk patients. We anticipate opening flu shot appointments to all other patients starting in November. 

Please call our office to book your appointment.

High Risk Patients include:

• Adults 65 years and older
• Pregnant individuals and their household members
• Indigenous peoples
• Adults and children with chronic medical conditions (6 months - 5 years)

  Clinic Schedule (Starting October 09):

• Mondays: Pediatric Clinic Only (Ages 6 months – 5 years) | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Wednesdays: High-Risk Patients (Includes Seniors 65+) | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Fridays: High-Risk Patients (Includes Seniors 65+) | 9:30 PM – 12:30 PM

Pharmacy Alternative: If you cannot attend our clinic times, flu shots will also be available at most local pharmacies starting mid-October. If you choose to receive your flu shot elsewhere, please notify us so we can update your chart. 

Please call our office to book your appointment. 

If you receive your flu shot elsewhere, please call our office so we can update your medical records.