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H1N1 Information for the Public

Flu shot

H1N1 vaccine clinics

Self Care: Be Prepared Be Well (PDF)

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About H1N1 (Human Swine) Flu Virus

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What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

Here are just some of the things you can do:

  • Get immunized at an H1N1 Clinic.
  • Stay home when you’re sick or have influenza symptoms.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Do not cough or sneeze into your hands - use your upper arm or a tissue.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizers.

For more on how you can care for yourself and the people you care about, read the following guide:

And visit the following web links:

Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, 24 hours a day/seven days a week if you have questions or concerns, or if your are feeling ill.

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