Book Your Flu Vaccine Appointment at Pharmasave Komoka Kilworth!

What you need to know about getting a flu shot

The most effective way to decrease complications and reduce the impact of the flu is to get a flu shot. Health Canada recommends everyone 6 months and older should get the annual flu vaccine as soon as it is available because it takes about two weeks after your flu shot for the protective antibodies to develop in the body. Get your flu shot early to protect yourself before flu viruses begin spreading in your community.

We will be providing flu shots for people 5 years of age and older at this location. With COVID-19 circulating in our communities, we will be taking necessary precautions to make sure both you and our staff are well protected during time spent in our pharmacies

You will be required to book an appointment:

Option 1:

Please call the store at (519)474-7979 to make an appointment for a flu shot.

Option 2:

To schedule your appointment online, please click the link:  Book Your Flu Vaccine Appointment

You will be screened for COVID-19 before your appointment and on the day of your appointment.

• Staff and community members who aren’t feeling well, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have travelled the last 14 days, or have been in close contact with a person with confirmed COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter the pharmacy
• Pharmacists will wear appropriate protective gear
• Surfaces and high touch areas will be sanitized between appointments
• We will ensure physical distancing

Speak with your Pharmasave pharmacist for specific details about getting your flu shot.

Flu Vaccine Resources

• Flu (Influenza): Symptoms and Treatment
• Flu myths: busted
• Should I get the seasonal flu shot?
• COVID-19 and the Flu Shot: What You Need To Know

Flu Prevention

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

• Tips on flu prevention
• Flu (influenza): Prevention and risks
• Beat the flu before it beats you
• The at-risk flu patient: what you can do
• A guide to good hand-washing hygiene
• Face masks: what you need to know

Cold, Flu or COVID-19

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 & COVID-19:

• Health Canada:
  • Flu (influenza): symptoms and treatment
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): symptoms and treatment
  • COVID-19: What to do if you get sick
  • Is it COVID-19, cold, flu or allergies?

If you’re unsure whether you have the flu or COVID-19, please speak to your healthcare provider or use the online provincial COVID-19 self assessment tools which can be found here.