General information
Vaccination service is available at the local point of service in Mercier.
To learn about current safety measures (such as mask use), consult the page on measures in effect.
- Streptococcus A
This screening test is intended for people aged 3 and over who have symptoms suggestive of a group A streptococcal infection (fever, pain when swallowing, tender lymph nodes, or sudden onset of a severe sore throat).
It is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week, by appointment only on Clic Santé. If you are unable to make an appointment online or if you are experiencing problems, ask a loved one for help or call 1-877-817-5279:
During your visit, the nurse will perform a clinical assessment, followed by a screening test, if required. If the result is positive, you will be given a liaison form to obtain the appropriate medication from your pharmacist.
For more information, visit the Streptococcal A pharyngitis or tonsillitis page.
- Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI)
The STBBI screening service is intended for people aged 25 and over who do not have symptoms.
If you do not have symptoms: You can book an appointment for an STBBI screening test (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, hepatitis B or C) without having to see a doctor first. At your appointment, you will be assessed by a nurse, who will coordinate the tests and follow-up care. This service is free.
Appointments can be booked on Clic Santé. A central telephone line is also available for booking appointments: 1-877-817-5279.
If you have symptoms: You need to make an appointment with your family doctor. If you do not have a family doctor, you can book an appointment through the Primary Care Access Point (PCAP) by filling out this form: gap.soinsvirtuels.gouv.qc.ca. If you need help completing it, dial 811 and select option 3.
Examples of common symptoms:
- Pain or burning when urinating
- Unusual discharge (clear, yellow, greenish, thick, bloody) from the penis, anus, or vagina
- Bleeding between menstrual periods
- Pain in the lower abdomen, testicles, or anus
- Sores, ulcers, or bumps on the genitals, anus, or mouth
- Genital warts (small growths that may look like cauliflower)
- Redness, itching, irritation
- Fever
- Significant fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes (groin, neck, armpits)
- Muscle pain
- Persistent sore throat
- Red or swollen tonsils
Users who have a requisition for a blood test must select the “Specimens and Blood Test” service from the main menu on Clic Santé.
Users aged 24 and under must choose the Youth Clinic option on Clic Santé to book an appointment (services offered at their local CLSC).
The screening tests use either a self-collected sample (produced on site) or a blood test, depending on the type of STBBI being screened for.
To learn more about STBBIs, visit this page.
- Colorectal cancer screening
Users may go to a local point of service to be assessed by a nurse and, if needed, have a colorectal cancer screening test.
Appointments can be booked on Clic Santé. A central telephone line is also available for booking appointments: 1-877-817-5279.
For more information about colorectal cancer screening (colon and rectum): Québec.ca/ColorectalCancerScreening
For all other age groups, consult a health professional for follow-up of your medical condition, whether or not you have symptoms.