How to Prepare Your Clinic for Flu Season with the Right Medical Supplies

How to Prepare Your Clinic for Flu Season with the Right Medical Supplies

How to Prepare Your Clinic for Flu Season with the Right Medical Supplies

Flu season in Canada brings a spike in patient volume and a heightened need for strong infection prevention. Clinics that prepare early are able to manage demand, protect staff, and maintain safe, efficient operations.

At S&M Canadian Medical Supplies, we help clinics across Ontario stock up on essential PPE before flu season arrives. Here are the most important supplies your clinic should have on hand.

1. Level 2 & Level 3 Medical Face Masks

Masks are one of the first supplies clinics run out of during flu season.

Recommended:

  • Level 2 masks for regular patient interactions

  • Level 3 masks for high-risk or aerosol-generating procedures

Keeping several cases in stock prevents last-minute shortages.

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2. Nitrile Gloves (Powder-Free)

Gloves are used constantly during flu season due to increased exams, testing, and cleaning.

Why nitrile is best:

  • Strong and puncture-resistant

  • Latex-free

  • Comfortable for long wear

  • Safe for all patient types

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3. Isolation Gowns (Level 1–3)

Gowns offer critical protection when examining patients with flu-like symptoms.

Choose levels based on risk:

  • Level 1: Reception, room cleaning, low-contact

  • Level 2: Clinical procedures, moderate fluid exposure

  • Level 3: High-contact, aerosol, or symptomatic patients

Ontario clinics often stock all three levels to stay flexible.

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4. Sanitizing & Infection Control Products

During flu season, disinfectants are used at a much higher rate.

Clinics should stock:

  • Alcohol wipes

  • Surface disinfectant sprays

  • Barrier film

  • Sterilization pouches

  • Disposable exam sheets

Increasing inventory by 25–40% is recommended during high-volume periods.

5. Foot & Head Protection

Items such as shoe covers, overboots, and hairnets help keep clinical areas clean—especially with increased traffic from symptomatic patients.

These reduce cross-contamination and support safe workflows.

6. Waiting Room PPE & Patient Supplies

To keep patients protected, clinics should also provide:

  • Disposable masks

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Tissue boxes

  • Touch-free waste bins

This helps prevent the spread of illness in public-facing areas.

Why Clinics Rely on S&M for Flu Season Preparation

✔ Ontario-based warehouse for fast delivery
✔ High stock availability during busy seasons
✔ Affordable PPE and infection-control supplies
✔ Trusted by clinics across Canada
✔ Bulk pricing for gloves, masks, and gowns
✔ Canada-wide shipping with reliable restock options

Preparing early ensures your clinic can confidently manage flu season without delays or disruptions.

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