COVID, Cold & Flu Care
& Testing Updates
Are you or your family feeling unwell?
Do you have symptoms of COVID, Cold and Flu?
To view a list of local pharmacies and other assessment centres, please visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations
OR:
Contact your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner).
OR:
Call 811 or visit ontario.ca/health811 for more information about testing, assessment and treatment (formerly Telehealth).
Please call the location to confirm eligibility and any applicable fees for testing.
Rapid Test Kits:
Rapid Antigen Tests are available at our Sheridan and Yorkgate Mall locations.
Protect yourself and your family from illness this season
Wash your hands, stay home when you are sick, and disinfect common surfaces.
Wearing a mask can help prevent transmission of viruses and bacteria
Know the difference between COVID-19, Cold and Flu to access the right care for your family.
| COVID-19 Symptoms | Flu Symptoms | Cold Symptoms |
| Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath | – | – |
| Loss of taste/smell | – | – |
| Fever or chills | Fever | – |
| Fatigue | Fatigue | – |
| Nausea & vomiting | Vomiting | – |
| Diarrhea | Diarrhea | – |
| Sore throat | Sore Throat | Sore throat |
| Cough | Cough | Cough |
| Runny nose or congested | Runny nose or congested | Runny Nose |
| Headache | Headache | Headache |
| Body aches | Body Aches | Body Aches |
**This chart is not intended to replace medical advice – if you or your child is having trouble breathing, please go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department or call 9-1-1.
How can I take care of my sick child at home?
There is a shortage of children’s pain and fever medication on shelves across Canada.
Learn what you can do to support your child at home by knowing what you can do and what not to do.
Should I take my child to the hospital?
Emergency departments in Ontario are busier than usual with longer wait times and a higher volume of patients. Here are a few signs and symptoms to consider before taking your child to the hospital.
Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children recommends you take your child to hospital….
- when your child has diarrhea and is vomiting, and has no tears, dry mouth, or is not peeing.
- when your baby is under 3 months and has a fever over 38 degrees C/100.4 degrees F.
- when your child has difficulty breathing.
- when your child develops a rash that does not turn white when to press on it.
- when your child has a fever and/or if difficult to wake up or is very sleepy.
- when your child has a significant fall or injury.
