This year it’s a different flu season

This year it's a different flu season

H1N1 Vaccine Available to Everyone

Ontario has opened the H1N1 immunization program to all Ontarians. Everyone can get their H1N1 shot, regardless of their age or health status.

The H1N1 vaccine is available at flu clinics throughout the province and in many family health care providers’ offices. H1N1 flu activity continues to be high in many areas of the province and is above what’s been seen in past flu seasons. Everyone is encouraged to get an H1N1 flu shot. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you.

It takes about seven to ten days to develop immunity after getting your shot. Even after getting your H1N1 flu shot, it’s important to do your part to prevent the spread of H1N1 — wash your hands often, keep your hands away from your face, cough or sneeze into a tissue or sleeve, disinfect common surfaces and stay home if you do get sick.

Priority Groups

H1N1 immunization will continue to be offered to the original priority groups who are most at risk of complications from H1N1 infection and who have been offered the vaccine since Ontario’s immunization program began the week of October 26.

H1N1 vaccines

The information you need about H1N1 vaccines.

Vaccination clinics

Find locations and hours of operation for the clinics in your area.

Do you have the flu?

Use the self-assessment tool to help assess your symptoms or your child’s symptoms and decide what to do next.

Watch H1N1 videos

Dr. Michael Gardam answers your questions about H1N1.

Stay healthy

Find out more about things you can do every day to protect against the flu and to prevent it from spreading.

If you have symptoms

If you think you have the flu, try to stay home and get as much rest as you can. Read more about other simple things you can do to keep yourself and others healthy.

For More Information

For information about seasonal flu, H1N1 and pandemic preparedness

Call the ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 (Toll-free in Ontario)
TTY 1-800-387-5559
TTY (Toronto) 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

To speak with a registered nurse

Visit Telehealth Ontario or call 1-866-797-0000
TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Hours of operation : 24 hours, 7 days a week

To find health care options in your community

Visit ontario.ca/healthcareoptions or call 1-866-330-6206.

To find a health care provider

If you don’t have a health care provider, you can register for the Health Care Connect program. Visit ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

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