High Dose Flu Clinics have occurred for the 2024 flu season and no further clinics for adults are currently planned. If you are looking to get your flu shot please ask for one at your pharmacy or at your next appointment in our office. Stay tuned for information regarding additional clinics for high dose and regular dose flu shots.
Flu shots for children 6 months to 4 years old can be received from our nurses by appointment. Please call our clinic to book an appointment for your child to receive the flu shot, subject to vaccine and staffing availability.
The typical “Flu Season” in Canada may begin as early as October and can last until May. Each year, the Ontario Ministry of Health offers and recommendsthe flu shot to everyone aged 6 months and older.
Influenza is a serious illness that can lead to complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization and sometimes even death. The flu shot is safe and is the most effective way to protect you and your family from the flu.
Getting immunized is especially important for people who are at greater risk of developing complications from the flu. People in close contact or those who live with people at high risk of complications should also get immunized as early as possible.
Remember, you need a flu shot every year.
The flu shot is especially important for:
People with weakened immune systems
Young children
Adults aged 65 and older
Pregnant women
Family members and those who provide care to people in the above groups should also get the flu shot to protect themselves and those around them
Each Fall once we receive the flu vaccine, we will send out an email to our patients reminding them to book an appointment. We then encourage patients to book their flu shot appointment through the Patient Portal or by calling the office at (613) 839-3271.
Please review the following steps to book your flu shot appointment through the Patient Portal: To make an online appointment, start by logging into either the patient portal or the CHR Connect App:
Select Appointment
Select New Appointment,
Select the Presenting Issue: Influenza Vaccination
Select 'In Person or Phone Visit',
Select Appointment time
If you are unable to book through the portal or app, you can call the clinic to make an appointment in the flu clinic. If you receive the flu shot at another location, please help us update your records by reporting your immunization to us through the Immunization Reporting Form Qnaire in the Patient portal or CHR Connect App, or by letting your provider or nurse know at your next appointment.
Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy!
