At Fallowfield Pharmacy, the health of our customers is our primary concern. Please find below a collection of information and links to assist you in understanding and maintaining your health.
COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada
All 4 COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada have shown very good results at reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization & death. This statistic is more important to your long-term health than the risk of preventing mild illness. Public health recommendations are to accept the first vaccine offered to you when it’s your turn.
Safety Protocols Are in Place
To keep our staff and patients safe, we are following all COVID-19 health and safety regulations in our store.
✓ You will be required to wear a mask/face covering
✓ Pharmacists will wear appropriate protective gear
✓ We have increased sanitizing of surfaces between visits with the pharmacist
✓ All necessary infection prevention and control measures will be in place in the pharmacy
Free Local Prescription Delivery & Curbside Pick-Up
In order to reduce the risk of community spread, protect our customers & protect our staff, we are trying to limit the number of people who need to enter the pharmacy. We are offering Free Local Prescription Delivery to our High-Risk patients & customers. We are encouraging contactless curbside pick-up for our customers who need to visit the pharmacy.
Hand Washing
Protect yourself and others. Washing your hands properly is a valuable tool against the spread of germs.
- wash your hands often with soap and water
- dry your hands with a paper towel, or with your own cloth towel that no one else shares
- use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
As a compounding pharmacy, our team has produced the W.H.O. Antimicrobial Hand Rub Formulation hand sanitizer. In order increase access to this W.H.O. recommended sanitizer we are offering the product at our cost – $2 for 100ml bottle. Purchases are limited to 1 bottle of 100ml per family.
Symptoms of COVID-19
If you are experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID-19, DO NOT enter the pharmacy. We can deliver or offer contactless curbside pick-up.
What do I do if I have symptoms?
Do NOT come to the pharmacy or go to your doctors office. First call TeleHealth Ontario 1-800-797-0000 or call Ottawa Public Health 613-580-6744.
Additional Resources
Ontario Health
Ottawa Public Health
Questions and Answers for Patients: COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization through Ontario Pharmacies
Q&A regarding viral vector vaccines from University of Waterloo
Q&A regarding mRNA vaccines from University of Waterloo
COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario – Ontario’s vaccination program
