Time flies and it’s fall again! That’s right - time for your annual flu vaccine!
Your Magenta Health Physicians continue to recommend that everyone who is 6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine.
Getting a flu vaccine helps to protect you, those close to you and our greater community.
See this link for some great information about the flu, the flu vaccine and important reasons to get a flu vaccine each fall!
Check out our flu FAQ page for more information!
WaYS to get your flu shot
Outside magenta health
For your convenience and due to our limited resources and supply, we suggest getting your flu vaccine using one of these options:
Many pharmacies in your neighbourhood offer flu vaccines to anyone aged 2 years and older. Please contact them directly to confirm availability and what ages they will vaccinate.
Of particular note, if you are 5 years of age or older, our co-located pharmacy partner at the Beaches clinic, Queen East Medical Pharmacy, is providing flu shots by appointment. Go to their website to book your appointment. They have also offered to give priority to Magenta Health patients so do mention that you are a patient at Magenta Health when connecting with them.
Toronto Public Health - check their website for locations and to book.
Other community health centres may also offer flu clinics. Please contact them directly.
Travel clinics may be able to offer flu vaccines to those aged 6 months and older. Please contact them directly.
As always, we recommend you call ahead and ensure that they have the vaccine in stock and to see if they have any age restrictions.
At Magenta Health
Due to limited supply and capacity, we are currently limiting who can get a flu vaccine at Magenta Health to those who are at an increased risk of complications from the flu.
You can get your flu vaccine at Magenta Health if you are a patient of a Magenta Health physician AND one of the following:
6 months to under 5 years old
65 years of age or older
Someone who is at high risk of complications from the flu
Our clinic stock of the various flu vaccines come from the Ontario government pharmacy and are stocked based on their schedule and inventory, meaning we don’t have control over delays or supply.
Click here to learn how book an appointment!
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Check our our flu FAQ webpage!