Get your flu shot at DrugSmart Pharmacy

As we prepare for the winter season, it’s important to stay healthy. The flu shot is your strongest defense not only for yourself but for your family, colleagues, and friends.   

Partnership with DrugSmart Pharmacy  

This year, we’ve partnered with DrugSmart Pharmacy at Terminal 1 to offer a convenient, voluntary flu shot clinic. You now have more flexibility to pick a date and time that suits your schedule. For added convenience, they are offering flu shots on multiple days, and you can register in advance to save time.  

DrugSmart Pharmacy Flu Shot Schedule

How to Get the Flu Shot 

  • Schedule the date and time of your vaccination  

  • Print & Fill in the consent form prior to your appointment  

  • Only arrive 5 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time 

  • Present your OHIP card to confirm your slot. Those without a valid OHIP card, must present a proof of residence, work or study in Ontario  

  • A pharmacist will be onsite administering the flu shot  

  • Employees are encouraged to register in advance 

  • Please wait 15 minutes after your shot before heading back to work  

  • Location: DrugSmart Pharmacy, Terminal 1, Level 2 (Unit EB2201) Pre-security Domestic  


    Spread the Message 

    Visit DrugSmart Pharmacy at T1 or check out your local flu shot clinic to stay healthy, safe and well!  

    We’ve attached the DrugSmart Pharmacy flyer that can be shared with your teams.  


    Accessing the Flu Shot Close to Home  

    If you are working remotely or aren’t able to visit DrugSmart Pharmacy, flu shots are widely available in communities across the GTA. For more information, call a local pharmacy, walk-in or visit ontario.ca/page/flu-clinics.  

    For more information about the flu shots, visit the Government of Canada website.  

    At this time, DrugSmart Pharmacy will not administer COVID-19 vaccines. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccines please refer to the details below.  

    Staying up to date on all vaccinations 

    It’s important to stay healthy, COVID-19 vaccines available in Ontario are effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill. Due to many employees who may have high contact with the public and each other, Dr. Wasser, the airport’s Chief Medical Officer, advises that it is good practice to stay up to date on all recommended vaccinations, including boosters. Find out more.  

    Health Canada recently approved Moderna and Pfizer’s new COVID vaccines, both targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant (availability TBD). For those 5 years of age and older, only one dose is needed. For children 6 months of age and older, multiple doses may be needed depending on type of vaccine; this should be discussed with the child’s family doctor or Pediatrician. 


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