H1N1 Information for the Public

News & Updates

B.C. Weekly Update (updated Tuesdays at noon)

• Jan 22/10 - VIHA Thanks Community For Its Support During H1N1 Clinics
• Dec 9/09 - H1N1 Flu Clinics Winding Down

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About H1N1 (Human Swine) Flu Virus

• Facts about the H1N1 Virus
• HealthLink BC File: H1N1
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) 

Information for:

• Parents, Students and Schools
• First Nations communities (PDF)
• Pregnant women and new mothers (PDF)
• People with chronic health conditions (PDF)

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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.
  • Hand Washing video
  • Handwashing with soap and water (PDF)
  • Cleaning hands with sanitizer (PDF)  

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

• Be Prepared, Be Well - H1N1 Pandemic Preparedness Guide (PDF)

And visit the following web links:

• www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1
• www.fightflu.ca

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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