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Cold, Flu, COVID. We are here to help.

Viral Respiratory Infections

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most commonly caused by viruses. Influenza (“the flu”), COVID-19, and a “cold” are examples of RTIs. Often, they can be managed with supportive care at home, and don’t require a doctor’s visit. Antibiotics will not work for a viral infection, but there are many things that can be done to help symptoms.

The most common symptoms with RTIs are runny nose, cough, sore throat, ear pain, fever/chills, body aches, and fatigue.

Certain medical conditions can increase your risk of developing complications or more severe symptoms. If you have any of these conditions, please call your CVFP health team so they can review your personal risk and make a plan to care for you safely:

  • Lung conditions: asthma, COPD, emphysema

  • Heart conditions: recent heart attack, valvular heart disease, unstable coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure

  • Diabetes

  • Immune compromised due to medical conditions, or on immune suppressant medications

If you have any of these symptoms, please call your CVFP health team immediately or seek urgent medical attention through ER or Urgent Care if severe:

  • Altered mental state (confusion, disoriented)

  • Difficulty breathing or feeling shortness of breath

  • Acute chest pain

  • Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, no/little tears, less urine)

  • Severe headache

  • Swelling around your eyes

  • Changes in vision

  • Weakness/numbness in your body

For more information on how to manage your Cold/Flu/COVID symptoms at home or when to seek help, download our Adult/Paediatric and COVID-19 health tools.

ADULTS

INFANTS and CHILDREN

COVID-19

Alberta Health is asking that all Albertans who want to receive an Influenza and/or COVID-19 vaccine(s) this 2025/2026 immunization season sign-up on myhealth.alberta.ca to pre-order their shots.

Learn more about this season’s vaccination programs for COVID-19 and Influenza

“Vaccines protect you and others too. Crowfoot Village Family Practice supports vaccination as an important part of community health.”

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

Phase 1 - vaccines will be free of charge to eligible Albertans; appointments begin on October 1st. Your CVFP Health Team encourages all patients to receive immunizations they are eligible for. Those eligible in Phase 1 include:

  • health care workers

  • all residents of continuing care home and seniors in supportive living accommodations

  • home care clients

  • Albertans 6 months of age or older with underlying medical conditions and/or compromised immune systems

  • Albertans experiencing homelessness

  • Albertans 65 years of age or older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit

Scroll down to the COVID-19 vaccine heading, then click on Fall 2025-2026 COVID-19 immunization program

Phase 2 - Albertans who do not meet the eligibility criteria will be required to pay an administration fee of $100 to receive the vaccine; appointments begin on October 20th.

Clinic Protocols

It’s always our priority to keep staff and patients safe, while also ensuring we align our precautions with the latest evidence and guidance. If you have an in-person appointment at our clinic, please note the following:

  • If you develop any illness symptoms before your scheduled appointment, please contact us

  • When arriving at CVFP for a scheduled appointment, our reception team will complete a wellness screening at check-in