Flu Shots in Sutton Now Available at Georgina Grace
Updated: Oct 24
Flu season is here, and Georgina Grace Family & Walk-In Centre is now offering flu vaccines right here in Sutton. No appointment is needed: simply drop in during our walk-in hours, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Getting your flu shot is one of the simplest things you can do to protect yourself, your family and our community this fall and winter.
Why get a flu shot?
Influenza is more than a bad cold. It can cause high fever, body aches and exhaustion that keep you off work or school for a week or more. For some people, it leads to serious complications like pneumonia or a hospital stay.
The flu vaccine is the best defence against getting and spreading the flu. Here's how it helps:
Fewer illnesses and hospital visits. Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce doctor visits, hospitalizations and deaths.
Protection for those around you. When you're vaccinated, you're less likely to pass the flu to babies, older relatives and people with weakened immune systems.
Help for chronic conditions. Avoiding the flu can prevent existing conditions, such as heart disease, from getting worse.
Protection for newborns. Getting vaccinated during pregnancy passes antibodies to your baby, protecting them in the first months of life before they can get their own flu shot.
Why every year?
Flu viruses change from season to season, and the protection from last year's shot fades over time. Each year's vaccine is updated to match the strains expected to circulate. It takes about two weeks after your shot to build protection, so getting vaccinated early in the season gives you the best head start.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
Ontario's Universal Influenza Immunization Program offers the flu vaccine free to everyone 6 months and older who lives, works or goes to school in Ontario.
It's especially important for people at higher risk of complications, who are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible:
Adults 65 and older
Pregnant people
People with chronic conditions such as heart or lung disease, diabetes, cancer or kidney disease
Residents of long-term care and retirement homes
First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals
Children under 9 who have never had a flu shot will need two doses, at least four weeks apart.
Is it safe?
Yes. Flu vaccines approved in Canada are safe and well tolerated. Most people have no side effects. When they do occur, they're usually mild and short-lived: a sore arm, headache, tiredness or a low fever for a day or two. People with egg allergies can safely get the flu shot. If you have questions about your own health situation, our team is happy to talk them through with you.
Can I get my flu shot with other vaccines?
Yes. The flu vaccine can be given at the same visit as other vaccines, such as the RSV vaccine. Parents can also get their kids caught up on school-age vaccines during the same visit.
Drop in today
Protect yourself and the people you love this season. Visit us at 20887 Dalton Rd, Unit 4, Sutton West, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Please bring your Ontario health card if you have one.
Questions? Call us at 905.904.6161.
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