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 for High Risk Patients only. We expect to be able to offer flu shots to all patients starting mid 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)

All flu shots will be given in the doctor’s office.

• Monday: Kids only (ages 6 months–5 years old) — 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

• Wednesday: High Risk Patients — 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

• Friday: High Risk Patients — 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Please call our office to book your appointment. 

We expect to be able to offer flu shots to all patients starting mid November.

Starting mid-October, flu shots will also be available at most pharmacies.

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