Lunch hour: 12:30PM-1:30PM
| Monday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30AM - 3:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
| Sat-Sun | Closed |
| Office Manager | Rachel |
| Nurses | Eden |
| Salma | |
| Victoria | |
| Receptionists and Administrative Assistants |
Jennifer |
| Lili | |
| Silvana |
Yes our office remains open to serve you but we have modified our ways to keep everyone safe. Our staff is there during business hours to answer your calls.
Our goal is to decrease in person visits during the pandemic. Before you decide to come in to drop off or pick up forms, please consider alternatives. Many forms can be downloaded for example. Our staff can help you find the most appropriate solution.
We will help you but please consider our office safety and do not arrive to our office without warning if you have symptoms. First, self-isolate, consider getting tested. If you need care, please call first to book a phone consultation. If your breathing is compromised or your condition is severe, call 911 and go to the emergency department.
Whether you come to our office or go somewhere else, wear a MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS frequently, practice 2-meter SOCIAL DISTANCING. Reduce your outings to the essential ones, especially when the number of COVID-19 cases in your area is high. Follow the current public health and government guidelines about social gatherings in your area. Get your FLU SHOT: see our section on our flu shot clinics. Eat healthy: consult the 2019 Canada Food Guide. Consult the public health website for up to date information on COVID-19.
At the time of this publication, there are no clinical criteria allowing your doctor to distinguish accurately covid related illness from other viral illnesses without testing. For this reason, we are unable to provide medical notes clearing you or your child for COVID-19 if you have new symptoms on the COVID-19 list. However, if you need a note about a chronic or long lasting condition, we will consider your case and provide the necessary documentation. A charge will apply.
The Ministry of health has a great tool to help you decide what to do if your child has symptoms.
COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance
Consider downloading COVID Alert which is the exposure notification app recommended by the government of Canada. It is free of charge. Consult this link for details:
This app keeps track of your exposure to other users of the app and notifies you if you have been in proximity for at least 15 minutes to a COVID case. The app. preserves your privacy and keeps you anonymous. The more people who use it, the more effective it will be to limit the spread of COVID-19.
At the time of this update, four vaccines have been authorized by Health Canada: the Pfizer vaccine was approved on December 9, 2020, the Moderna, on December 23, 2020, the Astra Zeneca on February 26, 2021 and finally the Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccine on March 5, 2021. The distribution of the vaccines has been gradually phased in the population according to various risk categories.
On May 5, 2021, Health Canada approved the Pfizer BioN Tech vaccine for age 12 and above. Watch for announcements about when it will be offered in your region.
ASTRA ZENECA ON HOLD IN ONTARIO
On May 11, 2021, Ontario has suspended the administration of the Astra Zeneca COVID vaccine. One week before, NACI (National Advisory Committee of Immunization) had recommended that the RNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) were the preferable choice. People who received the first dose of AstraZeneca did the right thing at a time when vaccines were scarce. They took the first vaccine they were offered, protecting themselves and their community. We now have more supplies of the Pfizer and Modernal vaccines.
Further instructions will come about the second dose for those who have received the Astra Zeneca vaccine.
All vaccines approved for use in Canada undergo a thorough and independent review and must meet stringent requirements. Only vaccines that are safe and effective reach the approval stage. It is very encouraging that all 3 vaccines are very effective at preventing serious disease and death from COVID. Yes, your doctors are recommending that you get vaccinated against COVID-19. Stay tuned for more announcements about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the public. Vaccination will be voluntary.
RESOURCES AND UPDATES
To get the latest information on Halton Region’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program including who is currently eligible, transportation options and how to book an appointment, please visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines.
Halton Region’s website is being updated as the program progresses, and residents are asked to check this page regularly for the latest information.
We recognize many patients may have questions about the risk of blood clots following immunization with the Astra Zeneca vaccine. You will find a number of different resources on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine website and Health Canada’s COVID-19 resources website
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine website Government of Canada AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Information