Influenza Information

The Maitland Valley Family Health Team is pleased to offer flu shots to our patients (over the age of 6 months) on the following dates and times:

Orphan patients welcome!

Is it a cold or influenza?
Cold	Symptom	Influenza
Rare	Fever	Usual high fever (102°F/39°C) – sudden onset, lasts 3-4 days
Rare	Headache	Usual – can be severe
Sometimes, mild	General aches and pains	Usual – often severe
Unusual	Extreme fatigue	Usual early onset – can be severe
Common	Runny, stuffy nose	Common
Common	Sneezing	Sometimes
Common	Sore throat	Common
Sometimes, mild to moderate	Chest discomfort, coughing	Usual – can be severe

Can lead to sinus congestion or earache

Complications

Can lead to pneumonia and respiratory failure; can worsen a current chronic condition; can be life-threatening

PREVENTION

NOTE: Influenza and stomach “flu” (gastroenteritis) are NOT caused by the same virus.

Influenza Links:

Please note, we have removed all toys from our waiting room and exam rooms to help prevent the spread of the flu.