The common cold and influenza are among the most frequent reasons Albertans need time off work. Symptoms can range from mild congestion to severe body aches and fever that make working impossible.
Typical duration: 3-7 days for a cold, 1-2 weeks for flu.
Most employers require a sick note after 3 consecutive days of absence. If your cold or flu keeps you home for more than 2 days, it's wise to get documentation early rather than scrambling later.
Under Alberta Employment Standards, employers can request a medical note for absences. A signed sick note from a CPSA-registered physician satisfies this requirement without needing an in-person visit.
When you are suffering from cold/flu, sitting in a walk-in clinic for hours is the last thing you need. MedLetter lets you get official medical documentation from home. Our sick notes are signed by a CPSA-registered physician and accepted by all Alberta employers, schools, and institutions. Flat $49 fee with typical delivery same day.
Yes. MedLetter provides official sick notes for cold & flu from a CPSA-registered physician. Same-day delivery, no clinic visit required. $49 flat fee.
Typical duration for cold & flu is 3-7 days for a cold, 1-2 weeks for flu. A physician will recommend appropriate time off based on your specific symptoms and job requirements.
Yes. Our sick notes are signed by a licensed Alberta physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). They carry the same legal weight as notes from walk-in clinics or family doctors.