H1N1 Clinics & Assessment Centres, Contacts & Symptom Information
Posted December 1, 2009 4:26 pm.
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Toronto H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics, until Dec. 13:
Mon. – Fri. 1pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm:
- Metro Hall – Rotunda (55 John Street)
- North York Civic Centre – Members Lounge (5100 Yonge Street)
- Scarborough Civic Centre – Rotunda (150 Borough Drive)
- East York Civic Centre – Lower Level (850 Coxwell Avenue)
- Etobicoke Civic Centre – Committee rooms 1, 2, 3 (399 The West Mall)
For more information, including hours of operation, visit Toronto Public Health’s website.
Links to clinics around the GTA:
York Region
Halton Region
Durham Region
Peel Region
H1N1 Symptoms
According to Ontario’s Ministry of Health, H1N1 flu feels very much like the regular seasonal flu. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Most cases tend to be mild. If your symptoms don’t improve in a few days call your doctor or Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000.
Here’s a look at the differences between the common cold and the flu, courtesy of the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Telehealth Self-Assessment Tool For H1N1
| Symptom | Flu | Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Fever |
Usually present, high (102-104°F or 38-41°C) lasts 3-4 days |
Uncommon |
| Headache | Very common | Uncommon |
| Aches and pains | Common and often severe | Slight |
| Fatigue and weakness | Can last up to 14-21 days | Mild |
| Extreme exhaustion | Very common at the start | Never |
| Stuffy nose | Sometimes | Common |
| Sneezing | Sometimes | Common |
| Sore throat | Sometimes | Common |
| Chest discomfort, cough | Common |
Mild to moderate, hacking cough |
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Seasonal Flu Clinics
Many of these clinics are only for those 65 years of age or older. Everyone else should see their family doctor for the seasonal flu vaccine.
