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619 Prospect Blvd. Suite 3 I Midland (Ontario) I L4R 0G3
Tel: 705-526-7804
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
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Cough (not related to other causes such as allergies)
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Difficulty breathing
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Runny Nose or nasal congestion
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Headache
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Extreme tiredness
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Sore throat
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Muscle aches and joint pain
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Pink eye (not related to other causes)
Consider visiting if:
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You do not have a primary care provider or cannot access them in a timely manner.
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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:
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Shortness of breath
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Chest pain
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Loss of consciousness
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Confusion
For Children, severe symptoms include:
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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
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Bluish skin
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Unable to breastfeed or drink
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Very sleepy or difficult to wake
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Peeing less than usual
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Fever with rash
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Seizures or convulsions
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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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Contacting Health Connect Ontario to get advice from a nurse at any time of day by calling 811 or by online chat at ontario.ca/HealthConnectOntario. If you or your child develop severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the emergency department.
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Booking an online appointment at the Online Community Health Clinic which offers free, online appointments with Nurse Practitioners
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Booking an online appointment with Rocketdoctor, a partnership with GBGH which offers free, online appointments with a physician