COVID-19 Symptoms vs Flu and Common Cold
It’s important more than ever this year to get your flu shot to protect you, your loved ones and your community. The flu shot does not protect you from COVID-19 but ensures to keep you safe from the flu.
Call your local community health centre to book your appointment to get the flu shot.
If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, call the phone number for your community.
Fort Albany, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Peawanuck and Moosonee:
Call the Porcupine Health Unit’s branch in Moosonee
1-705-336-2294 x 326
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Moose Factory:
Call the Moose Factory Health Centre
705-658-4220 between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Telehealth Ontario
after hours and weekends
1-866-797-0000
For more information about COVID-19 symptoms vs the flu and common cold, check out these ressources:
COVID-19 Cold vs Flu and Common Cold
CBC News: Do I have COVID-19, Cold or Flu
Why do you need to get a flu shot every year? – Melvin Sanicas
Guidance for influenza vaccine delivery in the presence of COVID-19
