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Flu

A Flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against flu and its potentially serious complications. Health Canada recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the annual flu vaccine.

Flu vaccine availability will vary depending on provincial programs and when vaccines are available.

Please click the link to book an appointment online where available.

If you do not see an appointment option, contact your local Pharmasave pharmacy to confirm availability.

Some provinces have a separate appointment website:

British Columbia  – The provincial government will be sending email or SMS text invitations to book appointments or speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist about drop-in appointment availability.

Nova Scotia

Flu Vaccine

You do you, not the flu.

Getting Your Flu Shot

Please contact your local Pharmasave store for specific details about getting your flu shot. Find your Pharmasave location here.

The most effective way to decrease complications and reduce the impact of the flu is to get a flu shot.

Health Canada recommends that almost everyone 6 months and older get the annual flu vaccine as soon as possible once it becomes available. Protective antibodies to the flu develop about two weeks after receiving the shot. Get your flu shot early so you are protected when the flu virus begins to spread in your community.

A flu shot is your best defense against the flu and can save lives by:

  • Protecting you and the people close to you
  • Preventing you from getting very sick
  • Making you less likely to spread the flu

Flu Vaccine Resources:

Flu Prevention

Hygiene. Cleaning Hands. Washing hands.

Protecting Yourself and Others

The most effective way to protect yourself and others from the flu is by getting an annual flu shot.

There are also many other actions you can take to prevent getting and spreading the flu including:

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Don’t touch your face, especially the mouth, nose and eyes
  • Regularly clean and disinfect common surfaces
  • Avoid crowds
  • Don’t share personal items and drinks
  • Support your immune system through healthy lifestyle choices such as staying physically active and eating healthy meals
  • Take your multivitamins and vitamin C
  • Get enough sleep
  • Manage stress levels

Flu Prevention Resources:

Cold, Flu or COVID-19

Senior male sick at home with the flu

Symptom Comparison

It’s easy to confuse cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms because they can seem quite similar. We’ve gathered some resources that can help you understand more about the differences.

Resources to Help Tell the Difference Between Flu & Common Cold:

Information on the COVID-19 Vaccine, who is eligible, recommended number of doses and benefits of vaccination:

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For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

Ownership contacts

How to Feel Better

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Fighting the Flu

When you have the flu or are not feeling well, the best thing for you to do is make yourself cozy and to rest comfortably at home while you recover. To help keep others from getting sick too, it’s important to stay home even if your symptoms (fever, cough, aches, etc.) seem better as a result of medication you’ve taken.

To help you feel better and recover from the flu at home, drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, use a humidifier and make sure you have flu season health essentials on hand, including:

  • Acetaminophen for fever, headache and minor aches and pains
  • Decongestants to relieve congestion and clear nasal passages
  • Sprays or lozenges to soothe a sore throat

Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist about flu shots, prevention, appropriate symptom relief and other ways to stay healthy this flu season.

Resources To Help You Feel Better:

Tools

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Helpful Tips and Resources

Check out our flu resources, including tools such as checklists and articles, to help answer questions you may have about the flu.

For additional information, be sure to contact your local Pharmasave pharmacist.

More Information

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Where to find more information about Influenza:

If you are looking for resources and information about Influenza (Flu), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has the most up-to-date information to help you stay current on the evolving health situation.

Here are some provincial sources of Influenza (Flu) information:

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia,
    Prince Edward Island


    New Franchise Inquiries Contact:
    Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
    Pharmasave Drugs (East) Ltd.
    Direct: (905) 477-7820 | Toll Free: 1-800-515-6820Michael Thompson, Director, Business and Retail Development
    Email: mthompson@east.pharmasave.ca

For information on owning or selling a pharmacy please contact us. We can discuss how Pharmasave can help you optimize your business.

Ownership contacts

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