Feeling sick with the flu?

Most people who get the flu will be able to manage their symptoms at home, but some people who get the flu may need further assessment by a health-care provider.

The information on this page will help you learn whether you or someone in your care has symptoms of the flu. It will also help you decide what to do next.

What to do if you think you or someone in your care is sick

Use the provincial self-assessment tool to help you decide if you need medical attention.
If the assessment tool recommends you get medical attention or if your symptoms get worse:
- Call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000,
- Call your doctor’s office for an appointment, or
- Visit a Walk-In Clinic, if your health-care provider is unavailable

Peel’s temporary flu assessment centres are now closed. These centres were opened as a temporary measure to relieve pressure on the health-care system and are no longer needed.

Go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911 right away if you or someone in your care has any of the following symptoms:

difficulty breathing / shortness of breath when doing very little or resting
continuous vomiting or severe diarrhea with signs of dehydration, such as dry tongue, dry mouth, decreased peeing (no urine for past 6-8 hours) or very yellow/orange urine
stiff neck, sensitive to light
seizures or convulsions
confusion or disorientation

Caution

This information is intended to provide guidance only and is not intended to provide medical advice. If you have specific questions related to your particular situation, please consult your health-care provider for assessment and treatment options.

For more information, call Region of Peel—Public Health at 905-799-7700.

Revised: November 19, 2009

www.peelregion.ca

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