2020 Seasonal Flu Clinics | Health and Social Services Authority

COVID-19 and the Seasonal Flu Vaccine

This year, getting the flu vaccine will look a little different. In consideration for COVID-19 safety measures, the NTHSSA is working to ensure access to flu vaccines remains safe and convenient for the public.

All persons must bring their own mask to wear while attending the clinics. If you have any symptoms of illness (cough, sore throat, fever, etc.) please postpone your vaccination appointment until your symptoms have cleared.

How to Get Your Flu Shot

You can get a flu vaccination by either requesting an appointment or attending a flu vaccine clinic. Flu clinics will be available during set times at pre-determined locations in your community. Each clinic will have rules in place to observe COVID-19 safety measures, so please contact your local clinic for more details. Please bring your own mask to wear at all appointments.

You will also be able to call Public Health to request an appointment.

Regional Flu Clinics

Please note: flu clinic information is being finalized during the week of October 5-9th. Dates below are accurate as of October 6th, 2020. Please check back if you do not see your community details below. All communities will have flu clinic availabiltiy.

BEAUFORT DELTA REGION (NTHSSA)
Fort McPherson	Daily, starting Oct 13	10:00am-12:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm	Community Health Centre 867-952-2586	Walk-in clinics; clients can call their local health centre to book appointments ahead of time.
Aklavik			Community Health Centre 867-978-2516
Tuktoyaktuk			Community Health Centre 867-977-2321
Ulukhaktok			Community Health Centre 867-396-3111
Sachs Harbour			Community Health Centre 867-690-4181
Paulatuk			Community Health Centre 867-580-3231
Tsiigehtchic	Starting Oct 26		Community Health Centre 867-953-3361	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre.
Inuvik	Oct 23-24	10:00am-5:00pm	Ingamo Hall Inuvik Public Health 867-777-7246	Walk-in clinic Oct 23-24. Starting Oct 26, clients can arrange a vaccination appointment through Public Health.
DEH CHO REGION (NTHSSA)
Fort Liard	Nov 2-6	10:00am-4:00pm	Community Health Centre 867-770-4301	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre.
Fort Providence	Nov 2-6	10:00am-4:00pm	Community Health Centre 867-699-4311
Fort Simpson	Nov 2-6	10:00am-4:00pm	Community Health Centre 867-695-7000
Wrigley	Nov 2-6	To Be Determined	Community Health Cabin 867-581-3441
Sambaa K’e	Nov 10-11	To Be Determined	Community Health Cabin 867-206-2838
Jean Marie River	Nov 23	To Be Determined	Community Health Cabin 867-809-2900
Nahanni Butte	Nov 17-18	To Be Determined	Community Health Cabin 867-602-2203
Kakisa	Nov 11	10:00am-3:30pm	To Be Determined	Please contact the band office for details and to make an appointment.
Enterprise	To Be Determined
FORT SMITH REGION (NTHSSA)
Fort Smith		Oct 24 9:00am-5:00pm	Salt River First Nation Business and Conference Centre Public Health 867-872-6203	Walk-in clinic Oct 24-30. Starting November 2^nd, the flu vaccine will be available every Monday by walk-in and by appointment.
Fort Smith		Oct 25 9:00am-5:00pm
Fort Smith		Oct 26 9:00am-5:00pm
Fort Smith		Oct 27 9:00am-8:00pm
Fort Smith		Oct 28 9:00am-5:00pm
Fort Smith		Oct 29 9:00am-8:00pm
Fort Smith		Oct 30 9:00am-5:00pm
HAY RIVER (Hay River Health and Social Services Authority)
Hay River		Oct 26-30 9:00am-4:30pm	Previous Medical Clinic Building, 38 Woodland Drive 867-874-8400	Flu clinic will be by appointment only. Residents are required to call Public Health to book an appointment at 874-8400. Clients must call 875-7391 upon arrival for their appointment and wait in their vehicle/outside the building until an HRHSSA employee escorts them inside.
		Nov 2-6 9:00am-4:30pm
		Starting Nov 12 Every Thursday, 1:00pm-4:00pm	Public Health	Call Public Health at 867-874-4000 to book an appointment.
K’atlodeeche		Oct 29-30	Ann Buggins Wellness Centre and Judith Fabian Home 874-3560	Flu clinic will be by appointment only.
Enterprise		Nov 10 10:00am-3:00pm	Enterprise Community Hall	Residents are required to call Public Health to book an appointment at 867-874-8400.
SAHTU REGION (NTHSSA)
Norman Wells	Daily, starting Oct 13th		Community Health Centre 867-587-3333	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre. Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre.
Tulita	Daily, starting Oct 13th		Community Health Centre 867-588-4251
Fort Good Hope	Daily, starting Oct 13th		Community Health Centre 867-598-3333
Deline	Daily, starting Oct 13th		Community Health Centre 867-589-5555	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre.
Colville Lake	Oct 20, during nursing visits		Health Cabin 867-709-2409
TLICHO (Tlicho Community Services Agency)
Bechoko	Nov 2-6		Community Health Centre 867-392-6075	No walk-in clinics. Clients can call the local health centre to book an appointment. Home visits will also be provided to administer the vaccination.
Whati			Community Health Centre 867-573-3261
Gameti			Community Health Centre 867 997-3141
Wekweeti			Community Health Centre 867-713-2904
YELLOWKNIFE REGION (NTHSSA)
Yellowknife		Oct 27-Oct 30 9:00am-6:00pm	Multiplex, DND Gym Public Health	Online appointment booking for mass clinic Oct 27-Nov 1. From Nov-Jan, clients can arrange a vaccination appointment through Public Health. 767-9120
Yellowknife		Oct 31-Nov 1 10:00am-4:00pm	Multiplex, DND Gym Public Health
Yellowknife		November-January, Mon/Wes/Fri 8:45am-4:00pm	Public Health 767-9120
Yellowknife Seniors Clinic		Oct 15 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm	Bakers Centre	Call Public Health at 767-9120 to book an appointment.
N’Dilo		Nov 3 1:00pm-4:00pm	Community Centre Gym	Walk-in clinic
Dettah		Nov 2 3:00pm-5:00pm	Community Centre Gym	Walk-in clinic
Fort Resolution		Oct 22 1:00pm-4:30pm	Community Health Centre 867-394-4511	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre.
		Oct 27 1:00pm-4:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm
		Oct 29 1:00pm-4:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm
		Nov 3 1:00pm-4:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm
		Nov 5 1:00pm-4:30pm 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lutsel K’e		Oct 19-30	Community Health Centre 867-370-3111	Clients can book an appointment by calling the local Community Health Centre. Home visits will also be provided to administer the vaccination.

Download a PDF of the above chart here

Are you high-risk for flu complications?

You are considered a high-risk individual if you are:

a person with health conditions, such as:
- cancer and other immune compromising conditions
- diabetes
- heart disease
- lung disease
- anemia
- obesity
- kidney disease
- neurologic or neurodevelopment conditions
- children up to 18 years of age undergoing treatment for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
65 years and older
living in nursing homes or other long-term care facility
under 5 years of age
pregnant or planning to get pregnant
an Indigenous person

You are capable of passing the flu to people who are high-risk if you:

are a health care provider
are a caregiver
area childcare provider
living in a household with a high-risk person
you provide essential services in a closed or relatively closed setting, such as a crew on a ship

Flu symptoms

Some people only get mildly ill. Others get very sick.

Flu symptoms appear 1 to 4 days after exposure to the virus. Usually they include the sudden appearance of:

fever
cough
muscle aches and pain

Other common symptoms may include:

headache
chills
fatigue (tiredness)
loss of appetite
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
Some people (especially children) may also have:
diarrhea
nausea and vomiting

Additional symptoms to watch for in children

As a parent, you know your child best. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of these symptoms:

not drinking or eating as usual
not waking up or interacting with others
irritable (not wanting to play or be held)

Contagious period

People infected with the flu virus can spread it to others:

starting 1 day before the first symptoms
until approximately 5 days after the first symptoms

Symptoms	COVID-19	Cold	Influenza
Fever	Common	Rare	Common
Fatigue	Someimtes	Sometimes	Common
Cough	Common (usually dry)	Mild	Common (usually dry)
Sneezing	No	Common	No
Aches and pains	Sometimes	Common	Common
Runny or stuffy nose	Rare	Common	Sometimes
Sore throat	Sometimes	Common	Sometimes
Diarrhea	Rare	No	Sometimes, for children
Headaches	Sometimes	Rare	Common
Shortness of breath	Sometimes	No	No

If you get the flu

If you do get sick, stay home. Avoid close contact with other people until you feel well enough to get back to your usual day-to-day activities. This will help prevent the spread of the flu. Most people recover from the flu in 7 to 10 days.

If you are a person at high risk of flu-related complications and develop flu symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. Tell them about your flu symptoms over the phone before your appointment. That way, they can arrange to see you without exposing other people.

Flu treatment

Flu symptoms can be treated with:

rest
fluids, like water
medication to reduce any fever or aches

In some cases your healthcare provider may prescribe medication, especially if you are:

at high risk for flu-related complications
very sick with severe symptoms

Over-the-counter cough and flu medicine should not be given to children younger than 6 years old. It is only safe to do so if you are advised to by your healthcare provider.

When to seek immediate attention

Visit your nearest hospital if you develop any of these serious symptoms:
shortness of breath, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing
chest pain
bluish or grey skin colour
bloody or coloured mucus/spit
sudden dizziness or confusion
severe or persistent vomiting
high fever lasting more than three days
low blood pressure

Possible complications of the flu

pneumonia and respiratory failure
worsening of chronic health conditions

Other severe outcomes of the flu

hospitalization
death

Additional Resources

Health Canada - Get Your Flu Shot - Information

Resources:

Patient Preparation Instructions for Urea Breath Test for H. pylori