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COLD AND FLU

About

This service is available to all residents in the North Simcoe community. This is a same day/next day medical clinic that can assess and provide treatment for people with cold and flu-like illnesses. This is not a walk-in clinic.​

What are the symptoms of cold and flu-like illnesses?

Below are some of the symptoms you may have when you have cold and flu-like illnesses:

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  • Fever or chills

  • Cough (not related to other causes such as allergies)

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Runny Nose or nasal congestion

  • Headache

  • Extreme tiredness

  • Sore throat

  • Muscle aches and joint pain

  • Pink eye (not related to other causes)

Consider visiting if:

  • You do not have a primary care provider or cannot access them in a timely manner.

  • Your symptoms or your child's symptoms are getting worse or are not improving, and you feel that you need medical care.

When do I need to go to the emergency department?

If you or your child develop severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the emergency department.

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For adults, severe symptoms include:

  • Shortness of breath

  • Chest pain

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Confusion

 

For Children, severe symptoms include: 

  • Working hard or straining to breathe - for example, the lower chest is moving in more than normal when the child breathes, the child is grunting, or the child's nostrils are flaring

  • Bluish skin

  • Unable to breastfeed or drink

  • Very sleepy or difficult to wake

  • Peeing less than usual

  • Fever with rash

  • Seizures or convulsions

  • Fever in an infant younger than 6 months

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If you are worried your child is seriously ill, call 911 or go to the emergency department.

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Location & Hours

Located at the North Simcoe Family Health Team at 619 Prospect Blvd., Suite 3, in Midland. 

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Appointments are available Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

How to Register

To register, please click HERE to book an appointment online or call 705-526-7804 ext 0.

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Additional Resources

You might also find this tip sheet made by family doctors helpful. It provides tips on deciding when to see care for a child with respiratory illness and how to support your child at home.

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Patients can also consider:

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