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Who should receive the seasonal flu shot? Ontario (2012/2013)

All Ontarians should get their flu shot. Unless there is a medical reason not to, everyone aged 6 months or older can benefit from getting the seasonal flu shot.

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/publichealth/flu/immunize.aspx

Receive your flu shot early this season. The sooner you receive the flu shot, the sooner you are protected.   Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered by appointment at local healthcare providers. The vaccine is also being offered at some pharmacies listed below.

The influenza vaccine is provided free of charge and recommended for everyone six months of age and older, and particularly those at high risk for complications from influenza.

County of Lambton

PHARMACIES (Sarnia or Bright's Grove)

Flu shots provided at local pharmacies in Lambton County. Please call the pharmacy directly for clinic dates and times.

Best Care Sarnia Pharmacy
206 Maxwell St. - Phone: 519-337-3215

Bluewater Pharmacy Ltd.
481 London Rd. - Phone: 519-332-1032

Bright's Grove Family Pharmacy
2670 Lakeshore Rd. - Phone: 519-869-6900

Hogan Pharmacy
457 London Rd. - Phone: 519-336-2224

Northgate Pharmacy
560 Exmouth St. - Phone: 519-344-8222

Rexall
697 Cathcart Blvd. - Phone: 519-332-5575

Prevent the spread of the flu virus

 Not sure if you have the flu? Resources are available to help:

Website Influenza Self-Assessment Tool - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Speak to a registered nurse: Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-000 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)

If your child is suffering from the flu, you should seek medical care immediately if his or her symptoms improve and then suddenly become worse. In addition, seek care if you notice any of the following signs:

  • fast or difficult breathing
  • bluish or dark-coloured lips or skin
  • drowsiness to the point where he or she cannot be easily wakened
  • severe crankiness or not wanting to be held
  • dehydration - not drinking enough fluids and not going to the bathroom regularly

Resources

Fact Sheet - Influenza Vaccine

Fact Sheet - Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine

Fact Sheet - Flu Shots for School Aged Children

Website - About the flu shot - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Video - Learn more about the flu shot - ENGLISH or FRENCH version (MOHLTC)

Websites

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care www.health.gov.on.ca

Public Health Agency of Canada www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness & Promotion www.immunize.cpha.ca

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention www.cdc.gov/flu

Information phone lines:

Local community flu clinics (Lambton)

  • Flu Clinic Info Line (Lambton): 519 383-3812, 1-800-667-1839 ext. 3812

Information about seasonal flu

  • ServiceOntario INFOline: 1-877-234-4343 (TTY: 1-800-387-5559)

To speak with a registered nurse

  • Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)

NOTE:  To help us serve you better, please bring your Driver's Licence and/or Health Card to the clinic.

All clinics hosted by the Community Health Service Department are conducted in a Fragrance-Free environment. Please refrain from using perfumes, colognes and scented cosmetics if you plan to attend a clinic.

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