Seasonal & Pandemic Influenza - 10/10/2012

 

 

 

About seasonal influenzaInformation for families and the public Information for health professionals

Preventing influenza (the 'flu) is everyone's responsibility. Influenza affects 10 to 20 per cent of Canadians each year. Combined with regular handwashing the flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus.

For the most up-to-date and accurate information about seasonal influenza, please visit the following website by clicking on the link below:

Public Health Agency of Canada - Influenza

 

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About H1N1 and pandemic influenzaInformation for families and the public Information for businessesUpdates for health care providers

The H1N1 virus is a new strain of influenza A that can be spread from person to person. The H1N1 virus continues to circulate in the central region. It is very important for citizens to follow the three C’s – Clean, Cover and Contain – to reduce the spread of the virus and to keep from getting sick.

 

For the most up-to-date and accurate information about pandemic influenza (H1N1), please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's website by clicking on the link below:

Public Health Agency of Canada


 

Recent updates and information

Use of Tamiflu in children under the age of one

H1N1 Preparedness Guide from the Public Health Agency of Canada

Pregnancy and H1N1

H1N1 and Breastfeeding: Fact Sheet - Oct 28, 2009

Breastfeed you child for H1N1 protection

 

Links

Department of Health and Community Services

The World Health Organization

Fight Flu

Flu Watch

Canada's Hand Hygiene Learning Module