The short answer is yes! Flu shots are safe and effective. However, flu shots can cause some side effects like any other medication. Luckily, most of these are minor. For instance, you may experience some redness, muscle soreness, or slight uneasiness at the injection site. But this usually goes away on its own, so you have nothing to worry about. More severe side effects, such as an allergic reaction, are also possible. But they are extremely rare. And the experienced doctors at Dr. Langer's Family Medicine and Walk-in Clinic are adept at handling any complication that may occur. So you're in good hands.

Can You Get Sick Despite Getting the Vaccine?

Microorganisms, such as viruses, are intelligent beings. They constantly mutate, acquiring new genetic codes. That means many different forms of the virus exist in nature. Thus, the virus you acquire may differ from the flu shot you receive. In that instance, yes, you can still get sick. Luckily, the antibodies that your body produces against the vaccine may still affect the different virus strains. In other words, you are less likely to suffer from a severe illness if you get your shot.

With so much misinformation available these days, it is easy to think that vaccines are a hoax and they don’t work. But the reality is very different. Studies, time and again, show that flu shots − and other vaccines — help people stay disease-free. Not just that, they also help control the spread of the virus. In other words, flu shots work and are effective. The science and data back it up.

No one likes needles. Just the thought of them can be off-putting. And yes, we need to use a needle to inject you with the vaccine. But the process doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, most of our patients describe the process as painless and comfortable. And don't worry, even if you are particularly sensitive, our trained doctors can use various techniques to make the process as comfortable as possible. Rest assured, you're in the best of hands!

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Flu Shots

The common cold, also known as the seasonal flu, affects millions worldwide each year. And while it may seem benign, it is directly responsible for over 200,000 hospitalizations and over 36,000 deaths annually.

Luckily, a simple and convenient flu shot from our walk-in clinic near Brampton On is all you need to stay ‘flu-free’ this year.

Protect yourself and your loved ones today!

Keeps Hospitals at Bay

No one likes hospitals. There's something about seeing a floor filled with disease and beeping machines that puts people off.

But did you know flu shots reduce your risk of hospitalization, due to flu-related illness, by up to 40%? So if you want to stay outside the hospital, get your flu shot ASAP.

Keeps Your From Getting Sick

7.5 million people − yes, you read that right − suffer from a bout of flu each year! In other words, 7.5 million people go through an outbreak of fever, chills, cough, and overall body weakness that keeps them from doing the things they love.

By getting a flu shot from your very own family doctor in Brampton , you ensure you won’t be one of these people.

It’s Easy and Convenient

Getting a flu shot in Brampton has never been easier. At Dr. Langer's Family Medicine and Walk-in Clinic, we go to great lengths to make the process as seamless and convenient as possible.

Simply schedule an appointment over the phone or via our website, and we'll call you in for your shot. It really is that easy!

“Where can I get a flu shot in Brampton” and “how does the shot work” are two of the most common questions we get. While the answer to the first question is relatively straightforward − at Dr. Langer's Family Medicine and Walk-in Clinic − the second needs explaining.

The flu vaccine contains the purified, non-disease-causing portion of the influenza virus. By getting the shot, you expose your body to the virus. But because the vaccine has no disease-causing ability, it only triggers the body's immune response − without making you sick.

So if you pick up the disease-causing virus from the environment, your body will already have the tools necessary to deal with it − taking it out before you get sick.

What to Expect

Getting your flu shot at Dr. Langer's Family Medicine and Walk-in Clinic is a convenient and straightforward process.

After you book an appointment for your flu shot — either over the phone or virtually — we'll take a detailed history to ascertain whether you are eligible for the vaccine.

If so, we'll ask you to come in at a time and place of your choosing, where one of our trained experts will administer the vaccine.

Yes, it really is that easy.

And the best part is that the process is painless with no downtime, so you can carry on with your daily activities after getting your flu shot. That too, without any side effects.

So take the first step — and protect yourself and those around you — by scheduling an appointment today.

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Flu Shot

A flu shot is a simple, easy-to-get vaccine that significantly reduces the risk of illness and hospitalizations while also protecting those around you. It works by preparing your immune system and boosting your immunity − in the process keeps you safe and flu-free.

The entire process is easy and convenient, requiring only a few clicks.

On top of that, it is painless and comes with no downtime. So you are also free to leave as soon as we administer your shot.

Are Flu Shots Safe?

The short answer is yes! Flu shots are safe and effective.

However, flu shots can cause some side effects like any other medication. Luckily, most of these are minor. For instance, you may experience some redness, muscle soreness, or slight uneasiness at the injection site. But this usually goes away on its own, so you have nothing to worry about.

More severe side effects, such as an allergic reaction, are also possible. But they are extremely rare. And the experienced doctors at Dr. Langer's Family Medicine and Walk-in Clinic are adept at handling any complication that may occur. So you're in good hands.
Can You Get Sick Despite Getting the Vaccine?

Microorganisms, such as viruses, are intelligent beings. They constantly mutate, acquiring new genetic codes. That means many different forms of the virus exist in nature.

Thus, the virus you acquire may differ from the flu shot you receive. In that instance, yes, you can still get sick.

Luckily, the antibodies that your body produces against the vaccine may still affect the different virus strains. In other words, you are less likely to suffer from a severe illness if you get your shot.
Is It Effective?

With so much misinformation available these days, it is easy to think that vaccines are a hoax and they don’t work. But the reality is very different.

Studies, time and again, show that flu shots − and other vaccines — help people stay disease-free. Not just that, they also help control the spread of the virus.

In other words, flu shots work and are effective. The science and data back it up.
Is It Painful?

No one likes needles. Just the thought of them can be off-putting. And yes, we need to use a needle to inject you with the vaccine. But the process doesn’t have to be painful.

In fact, most of our patients describe the process as painless and comfortable. And don't worry, even if you are particularly sensitive, our trained doctors can use various techniques to make the process as comfortable as possible.

Rest assured, you're in the best of hands!