Facts About the H1N1 Virus
Currently, influenza activity in British Columbia is well below historic norms and the second wave of the H1N1 pandemic in Canada has officially passed. The majority of the H1N1 flu virus cases in B.C. were relatively mild and were detected by the Province’s robust and responsive public health surveillance system.
While public health officials don’t expect to see a comeback of H1N1 in the next few months, the Province is prepared for any cases of H1N1 influenza that may occur during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in February and March. In fact, anyone visiting B.C. during the Games is eligible to be immunized with the H1N1 vaccine from B.C.’s publicly-funded stock.
The following fact sheets and Q&As have been developed to give you the most current and comprehensive facts about the H1N1 flu virus.
H1N1 vaccine information:
- H1N1 vaccine information and frequently asked questions (PDF 86KB)
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine: Dosing Recommendations (PDF 113KB)
- PHAC weekly vaccine surveillance report
- National weekly distribution of H1N1 vaccine
H1N1 flu virus information:
- What is the H1N1 flu virus? (PDF 48KB)
- If you think you have the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 39KB)
- Dispelling myths about the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 45KB)
- Influenza preparations in B.C.’s health care system (PDF 52KB)
- Important protocols during the H1N1 pandemic (PDF 50KB)
- Pandemic 101 (PDF 46KB)
- What a pandemic means for B.C. (PDF 38KB)
- Facts about antivirals (Tamiflu) (PDF 54KB)
- Facts about seasonal flu (PDF 36KB)
Information for high-risk groups:
- H1N1 information for First Nations communities (PDF 40KB)
- Federal H1N1 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women (PDF 86KB)
- H1N1 information for people with chronic health conditions (PDF 37KB)
- H1N1 information for people who receive home health services (PDF 48KB)
How to protect yourself:
- H1N1 information for sports organizations (PDF 35KB)
- Protect yourself and others from the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 29KB)
- Will wearing a mask help? (PDF 35KB)
