Kingston Family Health Team

Flu Shot Clinics

Influenza (flu) is a common respiratory illness affecting Canadians each year. The most effective way to protect yourself from the flu is to be vaccinated each year in the fall. The benefits outweigh the risks and you cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine as it does not contain any live virus.

Kingston Family Health Team (KFHT) 2011 Flu Shot Clinics

Centennial Family Physicians 200-2437 Princess St Nov 1, Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm Nov 3, Thursday, 6 - 8 pm Nov 5, Saturday 12 - 3 pm	Drs. Dubin, Weston and Daneshmend 401/403-800 Princess Street Nov 2, Wednesday 1:30 - 4pm Nov 4, Friday 1:30 - 4 pm Walk-ins only and Flu Shots only

Cornerstone Family Physicians 202-275 Bagot Street 200-2437 Princess St Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30am Thursdays 1:30 - 4:30pm Starting October 25th	Norwest Family Physicians 500A Gardiner's Road Please call the office to book appointment: 613-389-5974

Who is invited?
Patients of the Kingston Family Health Team

What should I wear?
Please wear loose clothing which allows for quick access to the upper arm area.

What should I bring?
Please bring your Ontario Health Insurance card (OHIP)

You should not attend if:

You have had a severe reaction to the flu shot in the past
You have a known allergy to eggs or thimerosal
You are ill on the day of the clinic

For more information you may access the website:
www.kflapublichealth.ca

KFHT Flu Facts

If you are sick:

Influenza-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, joint and muscle pain and headache.
If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone and you are feeling back to normal.
Most symptoms last for 5 to 7 days, you should gradually improve.
Drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest.
If you are concerned about your symptoms call your family doctor before proceeding to their office or clinic.
If your symptoms are severe, such as shortness of breath, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

If you think you have influenza, you should stay home from work/school and contact your health care provider by phone or email.

Is it influenza or a Cold?

Every year many people get influenza; many more get a cold. A cold is a very common viral infection that most people recover from with no further health concerns. Influenza is a severe respiratory illness that can have serious consequences for the very young, old and immunocompromised. While the signs and symptoms of influenza and a cold are similar, the severity may vary. This chart outlines the difference between influenza and a cold.

Symptom	Influenza	Cold
Fever	Usual, may be high Sudden onset, may last 3 to 4 days	Rare
Headache	Usual, can be severe	Rare
Chest discomfort, coughing	Usual, can be severe	Sometimes, mild to moderate
General aches and pain	Usual, can be severe	Sometimes, mild
Extreme fatigue	Usual early onset, can be severe	Unusual
Weakness	Usual, severe, may last 2 to 3 weeks or more	Sometimes, mild
Runny, stuffy nose	Common	Common
Sneezing	Sometimes	Common
Sore throat	Common	Common
Complications	Can lead to pneumonia, can worsen a current chronic condition, can be life-threatening	Can lead to sinus congestion or earache
Prevention	ANNUAL VACCINATION and frequent hand hygiene	Frequent hand hygiene

For more information you can also contact the KFL&A Public Health FLU info line at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1433 or kflapublichealth.ca