Community Health Services Department / Child Health & Dental Services Department
Flu Shot Clinics
This page was reviewed or revised on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:42 AM
Who should receive the seasonal flu shot? Ontario (2011/2012)
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
The flu vaccine is available by appointment at your family physician or at the Community Health Services Department (CHSD). For an appointment at CHSD, call 519 383-8331 ext. 3589 or 3554, or toll free 1-800-667-1839.
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.