Riverbend Pharmacy London Ontario Logo
    Seasonal Flu Shot

    Seasonal flu shots

    Seasonal Flu Shot

    Booking an appointment for your seasonal flu shot, is easy with our online registration form!

    Flu Shot Consent Form

    Contact Us



    Please enter your 9 Digit Health Card number.








    If you have answered yes to either of the last two questions please go home and self isolate right away. Contact Tellahealth, or your health care provider, to find out if you need to be tested.









    I, the undersigned, wish to receive a vaccination against influenza. I am taking this vaccine voluntarily and consent to the vaccination being given to me. I have read the information provided (document entitled influenza vaccine fact sheet.) I understand the risks and benefits of this vaccine. I am aware of the strong recommendation to remain in the Pharmacy for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine. I have had an opportunity to ask questions which have been answered to my satisfaction. I hereby waive any claim for damages that I, or anyone claiming on my behalf against Riverbend Pharmacy and Clinic it's directors, employees, and agents on account of any injury or misfortune I may suffer as a result of this vaccination.

    What is the flu shot?

    Getting a flu shot is typically effective in preventing you from getting the flu. Although not always 100% effective, it's well worth getting.

    The flu vaccine protects you from the influenza virus (type A and B), which causes the flu.  The vaccine is given intramuscularly in the deltoid (shoulder) annually, due to its' rapid rate of mutation.


    Influenza is a respiratory illness that, if not treated quickly, has the potential to cause significant harm, particularly in high risk inidiviuals such as, young children, the elderly (65 years+), and those with specific health conditions (ie: diabeties, heart disease, obesity etc). The best way to avoid the flu is to get vaccinated in order to help prevent getting the flu and its' complications.


    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm

    Why do you need it annually?

    Influenza mutates rapidly and the vaccine you received last year may not protect you against this year’s strains (ie: H1N1). To keep pace with fast-adapting flu viruses, new flu vaccines are developed every year.


    Your immune system creates antibodies after being vaccinated creating an active, acquired immunity to the various predicted strains of influenza for the season.

    Who should get the flu vaccine?

    Ideally everyone should get the influenza vaccine, but especially high risk indivdiuals due to increased risk of complications.  The Canadian Health Ministry recommends annual flu vaccinations for everyone age 6 months or older. People at high risk of influenza-related problems, such as pregnant women and seniors, are recommended to get immunized.


    Children between 6 months and 8 years old might require two doses of the flu vaccine, given four weeks apart, the first time they are vaccinated. Then, after one year, children may receive a single annual injection of the flu vaccine. According to a 2017 study, vaccination significantly lowers a child’s risk of dying from the flu. Consult your child’s doctor if you have any questions.

    Share by: