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On June 11th, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated the status of the H1N1 influneza pandemic alarm from a Level 5 to a Level 6 - which means the world is now in the early stages of a global pandemic. On June 13th, the province confirmed the first case of H1N1 for the province. H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu. The symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, coughing and sore throat. Some people with H1N1 have also reported vomiting and diarrhea.
Regular global updates on the H1N1 pandemic are available on the WHO website.
NEW - Clinic Dates and Times for December 7 - 11 (issued: Dec. 9, 2009)
NEW - Clinic Dates and Times for December 7 - 11 (issued: Dec. 7, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for December 3 - 4 (issued: Dec. 2, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for December 1 (issued: Nov. 30, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 27-30 (issued: Nov. 26, 2009)
Western Health Provides Update On H1N1 Mass Vaccinations (issued: Nov. 25, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 23-25 (issued: Nov. 23, 2009)
School Immunization Schedule for November 23-24 (issued: Nov. 20, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 21 (issued: Nov. 20, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 20 (issued: Nov. 19, 2009)
School Immunization Schedule for November 19-20 (issued: Nov. 17, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 18-19 (issued: Nov. 16, 2009)
School Immunization Schedule for November 16-17 (issued: Nov. 13, 2009)
Flu Assessment Centre for Corner Brook Advises Change in Hours of Operation (issued: Nov. 13, 2009)
Clinic Dates and Times for November 14 (issued: Nov. 13, 2009)
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises Canadians to:
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer
• Cough and sneeze in your sleeve or tissue
• Get your annual flu shot
• Keep doing what you normally do, but stay home if sick
• Check www.fightflu.ca for more information
• Talk to a health professional if you experience severe flu-like symptoms
To prepare for a family emergency click here.
Clean, Cover, Contain - Adults (PDF)
Clean, Cover, Contain - Kids (PDF)
Clean, Cover, Contain - Teens (PDF)
How To Use A Hand Sanitizer (PDF)
How To Wash Your Hands (PDF)
If You Feel Like You Have The Flu (PDF)
Know What To Do - H1N1 Flu (PDF)
Pregnancy and H1N1 Flu Virus (PDF)
STOP The Flu Poster (PDF)
The Scrub Club (website)
Get Ready for Flu (website)
All You Have to Do is Wash Your Hands (podcast)
EMS Infection Prevention and Control Measures (PDF)
Guideline for Routine Practices and Additional Precautions (PDF)
Provincial Document for Physicians (PDF)
Public Health Labratory Influenza Surveillance (PDF)
Provincial Dept of Health
Clinical Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Public Health Agency of Canada - H1N1 Guidelines
Public Health Agency of Canada - Flu Watch Report
www.fightflu.ca
World Health Organization
Your H1N1 Preparedness Guide
Flu Prevention Checklist For Child Care Centres and Family Child Care Homes (PDF)
Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - Child Care Centres (PDF)
Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - Family Child Care (PDF)
Newfoundland & Labrador HealthLine: 1-888-709-2929