Fall is here, and with it come updated vaccination recommendations. I encourage you to find out which vaccinations are right for you and to book an appointment to get protected once they’re available. Staying up to date with appropriate vaccinations is an important way to help protect you, your family and your community as we head into colder weather and spend more time indoors.
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September, 2026
Your Fall Winterberry Newsletter.
Fall has officially arrived, and we hope you’re enjoying the beginning of the beautiful colours of the season. With fall comes updated vaccination recommendations which is why we’re dedicating this issue to giving you the information you need about the shots that are right for you and your family members. As we do every month, we’re bringing you a message from our Medical Director and we’re introducing you to a member of our team through our Spotlight feature. Enjoy this quick fall read!
A message from our Medical Director.
Having questions about vaccines is normal.
Have vaccine questions or concerns? We’re here to help, but there is also trustworthy information online. We particularly like this webpage for accurate information. Check it out for answers to the most common questions and clarity on common concerns: https://immunize.ca/questions-and-answers
Message from Patient Liaison Rachel
All of us at Winterberry hope you have a good start to fall!
Ministry of Health Vaccine Update
Vaccine Release Dates and EligibilityIs your job causing you repetitive pain? We can help.
Winteberry PhysiotherapyStep Ahead to Fall Prevention in Older Adults. Online Help.
City of Toronto community pageWant to book your appointments online? Use this link.
Online Booking PortalNews
2026 vaccine update.
Read the article by visiting https://www.winterberrymedical.ca/2026/09/21/fall-vaccines-2026/
Team Spotlight
Kylie, Registered Practical Nurse
Kylie is one of our hardworking, highly skilled and caring team members.
Helping You To Know Us Better
Meet Kylie. The team member who orders vaccines.
Each month we meet up with a team member so we can find out more about them, their role at the clinic and how they improve our patient’s lives. This month, with fall vaccinations top of mind, we caught up with Kylie. Kylie is the team member who works most closely in ordering our vaccines so she was the ideal choice! We hope you enjoy meeting Kylie and getting to know her.
Q: Kylie, tell us about your work at Winterberry—what’s your role?
I am a registered practical nurse and have been working at Winterberry for over 5 years now! I do both virtual and in-person patient care and manage all of our vaccine ordering. I also enjoy training our new nursing staff when they come onboard.
Q: What led you to this work?
I’ve always had a passion for caring for people, especially those who are most vulnerable in our population. Whatever I can do to improve a patient’s access to or encounters with health care, I am happy to help. I especially love working in primary care to help improve the general health of our community and counsel patients on preventative care.
Q: When it comes to vaccinations at the clinic, what is your role?
I order all the vaccinations for the clinic and ensure our team and patients stay up to date with the newest vaccines as they become available.
Q: Is there something you wish more people knew about vaccinations?
Vaccines do not cause the disease you’re being immunized for. A small, weakened or inactive piece of a germ is introduced to the body via the vaccination. This causes your immune response to recognize this germ, produce antibodies (fighter proteins), and remember it. This way, if you encounter the same germ in the future, your body already knows how to fight it! Rather than treating a disease after it happens, vaccines can help prevent us from getting seriously sick and avoid hospitalization.
Read the full article by visiting https://www.winterberrymedical.ca/2026/09/21/meet-kylie/
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