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Annual Flu Season

Flu season typically runs from late Fall to early Spring.  The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that all people 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine.

An influenza vaccination clinic will be held by appointment only for active McMaster employees on November 11th, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. See below to schedule an appointment.

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Employee Flu Vaccination Clinic

November 11, 2024
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
3rd Floor, McMaster Student Centre
No Walk-in Appointments
By Appointment Only

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Flu

Appointments for the employee flu clinic held on campus on November 11th are intended for active McMaster employees only. Appointments for retirees, family members of employees, or community members are not available. McMaster students can contact the Student Wellness Centre regarding appointments for the flu vaccine.

  • flu clinic health professionals will be onsite to administer the vaccinations.
  • vaccinations are by appointment only. No walk-in appointments available.
  • please arrive at the specified time of your appointment so we can ensure everyone with an appointment can be vaccinated.  We may not be able to accommodate your appointment if you arrive at a different time.
  • if you require proof of vaccination, please speak to the health professional at the time of your appointment.  Proof of vaccination is not available after the flu clinic.
  • don’t forget to wear a short-sleeve shirt!

Register for a flu clinic appointment

  • Appointments for the employee flu clinic held on campus on November 11th, 2024 are intended for active McMaster employees only.
  • Appointments for retirees or family members of employees can be made through other community avenues.
  • McMaster students can contact the Student Wellness Centre regarding appointments for the flu vaccine.

If you are not available to come to the flu clinic, you can find other influenza vaccination options below:

The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that all people 6 months and older get a yearly flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks after getting the flu vaccine to develop optimal protection, so it is important to get your shot as early as possible.

 

The flu shot significantly reduces your risk of illness, hospitalization, and death caused by an influenza virus. Getting a flu shot can also shorten the duration and severity of flu symptoms if you do become ill. The flu shot itself cannot cause the flu.

Flu season often puts an extra burden on the health-care system, so it is important that people do what they can to reduce their chances of getting it. Hospitals and health-care facilities could become overwhelmed if they need to attend to other patients.

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Flu Prevention

The flu virus spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing.  People can get the flu by touching objects or surfaces with the virus on them and then their mouth or nose.

Here are some tips to prevent you and your family from getting or spreading the flu:

  • Get the flu shot
  • Stay home when sick
  • Wash your hands often
  • Use hand sanitizer if there is no soap and water
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Clean shared objects and surfaces often
  • Do not share food, drinks or personal items
  • Rest, sleep, exercise and eat nutritious food