Flu Shot Available at Peterborough Public Health and Local Pharmacies

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The influenza vaccine is available to Ontario residents over the age of six months, announced by Peterborough Public Health (PPH) on Wednesday.

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“Flu activity has started in the Peterborough region. Two facility outbreaks of the season have already been declared and community cases are expected to increase as the weather gets colder and people spend more time indoors,” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, PPH medical officer of health. “Layering on the same protections that have worked against COVID-19, such as masking with an N95/KN95 mask, staying home when sick and now receiving a flu shot are the best ways to protect yourself and your family from severe illness from the influenza virus.”

PPH is providing influenza vaccine clinics for children ages six months to two years and their household members who do not have a local primary care provider. They are held on Nov. 8, Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

PPH is also providing a community influenza vaccine clinic at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre on Nov. 17 from 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The following is a list of participating pharmacies:

  • Apsley Pharmacy, 168 Burleigh St., Apsley 705-656-3301

  • Aylmer St. Pharmacy, 296 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough 705-741-1646

  • Bridgenorth Pharmacy, 871 Ward St., Bridgenorth 705-292-7200

  • Brookdale IDA Pharmacy, 829 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-874-7128

  • Burnham Medical Pharmacy, 370 Burnham St., Peterborough 705-741-1199

  • Care Rx, 555 George St. N. Unit 3., Peterborough 705-749-5888

  • Centennial Pharmacy, 2375 County Rd. 45, Norwood 705-639-5535

  • Charlotte Care Pharmacy, 270 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-536-7777

  • Costco Pharmacy, 485 The Parkway, Peterborough 705-750-2609

  • Fadhil Pharmacy, 184 Marina Blvd., Peterborough 705-743-1004

  • Kashyap’s Pharmasave, 1040 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough 705-742-2461

  • Keene Drug Mart, 1105 Heritage Line, Keene 705-295-9800

  • Kinmount Pharmacy, 31 County Rd. 503, Kinmount 705-488-1960

  • Havelock Community Pharmacy, 16 Ottawa St. West, Havelock 705-778-3368

  • Havelock Pharmacy, 44 Ottawa St. W., Havelock 705-778-3851

  • High St. Guardian Pharmacy, 815 High St., Peterborough 705-874-8080

  • Lakefield IDA Pharmacy, 32 Queen St. Lakefield 705-652-8184

  • Lansdowne Pharmacy Remedy’s Rx, 196 Lansdowne St. E. Peterborough 705-874-1011

  • Loblaw Pharmacy (Independent), 400 Lansdowne St. E. Peterborough 705-740-0263

  • Loblaw Pharmacy (No Frills), 230 George St. N., Peterborough 705-741-2401

  • Loblaw Pharmacy (Superstore), 769 Borden Ave., Peterborough 705-748-6020

  • Mather & Bell Pharmacy, 769 Park St. S., Peterborough 705-745-4770

  • Medical Centre Pharmacy, 707 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-743-3484

  • Medicine Shoppe, 860 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-743-8443

  • Peterborough Hospital Pharmacy, 1 Hospital Dr., Peterborough 705-749-0008

  • Pharmasave The Clinic Pharmacy, 26 Hospital Dr. Peterborough 705-748-5859

  • Rexall, 1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-742-7616

  • Rexall, 85 George St. N., Peterborough 705-748-9733

  • Sherbrooke Heights Pharmacy, 1625 Sherbrooke St. W., Peterborough 705-748-9800

  • Shoppers Drug Mart, 250 Charlotte St., Peterborough 705-743-3541

  • Shoppers Drug Mart, 971 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-745-2401

  • Shoppers Drug Mart, 1875 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-749-6547

  • Shoppers Drug Mart, 741 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-748-6141

  • Shoppers Simply Pharmacy, 361 George St. N., Peterborough 705-742-3002

  • Sobeys Pharmacy, 1200 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-748-5309

  • Sullivan’s I.D.A. Pharmacy, 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough 705-742-3469

  • Village Pharmacy, 135 Queen St., Lakefield 705-652-3300

  • Walmart Pharmacy, 950 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough 705-742-9204

  • Walmart Pharmacy, 1002 Chemong Rd., Peterborough 705-742-5566

  • Westmount Pharmacy, 1293 Clonsilla Ave. Peterborough 705-741-5008

Eligible residents can book an appointment at a PPH clinic by calling 705-743-1000 ext. 331.

PPH reminds everyone that children ages six months to under five years should not receive any other vaccine, including the influenza vaccine, 14 days before or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone aged five and older can get their COVID-19 and influenza vaccine on the same day. The flu shot is not being offered at the Peterborough Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics.

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Record Influenza Vaccination Rates of Healthcare Workers Resulted in Zero Lab-Confirmed Cases Last Year

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Peterborough Public Health is hoping last year’s strong flu shot uptake among local healthcare workers portends similar vaccination rates this year for even better community protection.

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“Last year’s impressive influenza vaccination rates show that local healthcare workers understand that the vaccine is essential to protecting their patients and the community,” said Patti Fitzgerald, Manager of Infectious Disease Programs. “We appreciate their leadership as the flu vaccine starts rolling out across our region, and hope to see strong vaccination rates again this year for everyone’s benefit.”

Each year Peterborough Public Health produces a report on healthcare worker flu immunization rates focusing on those who work in long-term care facilities (LTCF), retirement residences, and at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).

For the 2020-2021 influenza season, the median vaccination rate of all LTCFs was 87.2%, up 5.1% from the previous year. Influenza vaccination rates among PRHC staff also increased from last year, up 3.4% to 84.5%.

A total of zero lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported for the 2020-2021 surveillance season. Zero influenza outbreaks were reported in LTCFs, retirement residences, and the local hospital for the same period, compared to three outbreaks in these settings the previous influenza season.

This year’s flu vaccine has already been made available to healthcare workers and is currently publicly available through pharmacies and health care providers.

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Peterborough Public Health has Announced Influenza Vaccine Clinics in Time for Flu Season

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Peterborough Public Health announced on Monday it is holding several free influenza immunization clinics in the coming months targeted to groups who otherwise can not access the flu shot.

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“While the flu shot is widely available for most residents through pharmacies and their healthcare provider, we recognize this isn’t the case for everyone and are pleased to offer these dedicated clinics to make flu vaccinations as accessible as possible,” said Patti Fitzgerald, Manager, Infectious Diseases Program. “Getting the flu shot is the best way to prevent you and your loved ones from feeling ill. The flu season can be unpredictable, and it remains important to keep people feeling well and out of hospitals.”

Fitzgerald noted that young children, pregnant women, and seniors are particularly at risk of complications from the flu.

A series of flu shot clinics are also taking place exclusively for families with children under two years old who do not have a healthcare provider (pharmacies do not vaccinate children under two years). Appointments can be booked by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 507, and all clinics take place at Peterborough Public Health on 185 King St. in downtown Peterborough. Booking will open up approximately three weeks before each clinic date:

Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

On Monday, November 15, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Public Health Nurses will be in Millbrook to provide flu vaccine to all area residents. The appointment-only clinic is taking place in the Community Hall in the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, 986 County Road 10 in Millbrook. Due to COVID-19 precautions, appointments are required and can be booked in advance by calling 705-743-1000, ext. 507. There will not be a walk-in option this year.

In addition to getting the flu shot, following current COVID-19 precautions can help prevent the spread of the flu:

• Stay home if feeling unwell

• Wash your hands frequently

• Clean and sanitize commonly-used surfaces frequently

• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or tissue and washing hands afterwards

• Remain 2 metres distance from those outside of your household

• Wear a face covering

For more information, please visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca.

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Here Is A List Of Flu Shot Clinics In Peterborough This 2011 Season

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The Peterborough-County City Health Unit will begin their free flu shot clinics on Monday (October 17th). They are being offered at a variety of locations in and around the city. Here is a list of locations and times below.

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[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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