Influenza
Getting vaccinated is your best protection against severe outcomes of Influenza.
Details about the 2023/24 flu season, including vaccine availability and community clinics will be available in early October.
Who Can Get Vaccinated & When
Please note the following regarding the influenza vaccine, we are currently waiting for more information about vaccine delivery timelines. More information about fall clinics will be available closer to October 2023.
Where to get vaccinated:
Seasonal flu vaccines are available free of charge at many local pharmacies, health care providers, and public health community clinics.
Information on clinic dates will be made available in the coming weeks.
FAQ
Common flu symptoms include:
• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Muscle or body aches
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Ear pain, vomiting, or diarrhea in children
• Some side effects of the flu vaccine (fever, headache, fatigue) can look similar to COVID-19 symptoms. If these occur, they usually begin soon after vaccination and last 1-2 days. Seek health care advice if symptoms persist.
• Follow these steps to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu:
• Stay up to date on immunizations including COVID-19 and the flu
• Stay home when you are sick
• Practice good hand hygiene and regularly cleaning surfaces
• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Consider wearing a mask, particularly if you are at high risk
All vaccines approved by Health Canada for use in Ontario are determined to be safe and effective through an independent, scientific, and thorough review of the research. As with most vaccines, common side effects have been reported during their research trials. These side effects are likely to be moderate and resolve after a few days.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is:
• Safe (including for kids and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding)
• Free
• Available from your healthcare provider, at participating pharmacies, and public health community clinics
• Proven to reduce the number of doctor visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to the flu
• Different each year because the virus changes frequently
Getting vaccinated is your best protection against severe outcomes of Influenza.
Details about the 2023/24 flu season, including vaccine availability and community clinics will be available in early October.
Who Can Get Vaccinated & When
Please note the following regarding the influenza vaccine, we are currently waiting for more information about vaccine delivery timelines. More information about fall clinics will be available closer to October 2023.
Where to get vaccinated:
Seasonal flu vaccines are available free of charge at many local pharmacies, health care providers, and public health community clinics.
Information on clinic dates will be made available in the coming weeks.
FAQ
Common flu symptoms include:
• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Muscle or body aches
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Ear pain, vomiting, or diarrhea in children
• Some side effects of the flu vaccine (fever, headache, fatigue) can look similar to COVID-19 symptoms. If these occur, they usually begin soon after vaccination and last • 1-2 days. Seek health care advice if symptoms persist
• Follow these steps to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu:
• Stay up to date on immunizations including COVID-19 and the flu
• Stay home when you are sick
• Practice good hand hygiene and regularly cleaning surfaces
• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Consider wearing a mask, particularly if you are at high risk
All vaccines approved by Health Canada for use in Ontario are determined to be safe and effective through an independent, scientific, and thorough review of the research. As with most vaccines, common side effects have been reported during their research trials. These side effects are likely to be moderate and resolve after a few days.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is:
• Safe (including for kids and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding)
• Free
• Available from your healthcare provider, at participating pharmacies, and public health community clinics
• Proven to reduce the number of doctor visits, hospitalizations, and deaths related to the flu
• Different each year because the virus changes frequently