
Fall & Winter Illnesses
Find community and health resources for Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 in North York to help you stay healthy during the winter. All resources are available in multiple languages.
Contact your family doctor, local pharmacy or walk-in centre to book a vaccination appointment.
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The vaccines are recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older.
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Please note:
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Children 6 months to 2 years old can get their flu shot from a doctor, nurse practitioner or local public health unit.
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Children under 2 years old cannot get a flu shot from a pharmacy.
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2024/25 Winter Vaccine Information Videos
Vaccine Information for the North York Community
In this video, family physicians Dr. Maria Muraca and Dr. Rebecca Stoller talk about the importance of vaccines to help protect against flu, COVID and RSV. They also talk about Health 811, a comprehensive resource that can help answer health questions. Dr. Muraca and Dr. Stoller are the Co-Chairs of North York Toronto Health Partners Primary Care Advisory Council.
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Vaccine Information for Seniors in North York
In this video, Dr. Sagar Rohailla and Dr. Vivian Ng inform seniors in our North York community about the importance of vaccines to help protect against flu, COVID and RSV and how people can access them. They also talk about other helpful resources available to support seniors. Dr. Rohailla is the Interim Chief of Medicine and Dr. Ng is the Deputy Chief of Medicine at North York General Hospital, a Core Partner of North York Toronto Health Partners.
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Ontario Health
Use the Ontario Health directory to find your closest pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines.
North York General Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
Book a Flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the NYGH Outpatient Pharmacy.
Toronto Public Health
Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, including for children 6 months to 4 years old.
Influenza - Pediatric Vaccines
View a list of pharmacies in Toronto offering pediatric influenza vaccines for children under 2 (6 months+) and 5 years old.
COVID-19 - Pediatric Vaccines
View a list of pharmacies in Toronto offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for children under 2 (6 months+) and 5 years old.
Community Resources

Vaccines - COVID and Flu
Information on who can get the vaccine and where.
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Influenza myth busters
Learn common myths about the flu and vaccines so that you know you are making the right choice for yourself, your family and your community.
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Protecting your child from RSV

Where to go for care in North York
Resources to direct people to available health and care support services in North York such as local walk-in clinics for adults and children, support for seniors and more.
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How to manage symptoms
Information on how to feel better and stop the spread of germs.
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