Why should I get a flu shot?
People often mistake the flu for the common cold, although flu symptoms are generally worse than cold symptoms. In some cases, the flu can lead to pneumonia, hospitalization or even death.
A flu shot is the best way to protect people who are at a high risk of developing flu-related complications.
To learn everything you need to know about flu and to book an appointment, read more about our health feature on vaccination.
Who should get a flu shot?
The flu and Covid vaccines are recommended and free for everyone.
Protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu and its complications. The appointment booking is available now.
Infection prevention measures at the pharmacy
In collaboration with government authorities and the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, preventive measures have been put into place throughout pharmacies that offer a vaccination service in order to prevent the spread of all viruses. From regularly cleaning patient waiting areas to applying strict personal protective measures, we are doing everything we can to keep our patients and teams safe.
We are also asking for the cooperation of our patients, so please:
- Do not come to the pharmacy if:
- You have symptoms associated with COVID-19 (fever, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sudden loss of smell without nasal congestion, extreme fatigue, significant loss of appetite, general muscle pain, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache)
- You have been asked to self-isolate at home
- You have travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days
- Bring your health insurance card and your vaccination record booklet
- Wear a mask or a face covering (10 years and over)
- Wear a short-sleeved shirt
- Use the hydroalcoholic hand sanitizer at the entrance
- Respect respiratory hygiene (cough without contaminating)
- Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres from others
- Follow signs directing the flow of foot traffic
- Go alone in the vaccination area (except for children or non-autonomous people who may be accompanied)
- Respect the assigned time slots by arriving only 5 minutes before the scheduled time of the appointment
- Allow a 15 minute waiting period for post-vaccination observation.
This service is offered by your pharmacist-owner affiliated with Accès pharma. During your appointment, a nurse or a pharmacist will administer the vaccine. See if this service is available at your pharmacy and book an appointment online or over the phone. Please note that the availability of the service and medication is subject to change. Details and conditions at the pharmacy.
