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H1N1 Virus (Human Swine Influenza)


Influenza

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit is hosting H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics throughout Windsor and Essex County. A copy of the 2009 Clinic Schedule is attached, together with a Fact Sheet on Influenza provided by the WECHU. Further information related to the H1N1 Flu can also be obtained from:

 

 

http://www.wechealthunit.org/diseases-conditions/h1n1-virus/H1N1_Flu_Schedule_2009.pdf

 

Flu Clinics are for Ontario residents. You must show identiļ¬cation such as a health card or driver’s license.

Clinics are being held in the Town of Tecumseh at the Knights of Columbus, located at 152 Lesperance Road on the following dates/times:

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
and
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

What is the H1N1 Virus?

Swine influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory infection that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred: however, these are usually caused by direct exposure to pigs.

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatique, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea and vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.

September 16, 2009 15:00 EDT - Information Update

Cases of H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) in Canada.

The Public Health Agency is committed to sharing information about H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) cases with Canadians. This page willl be updated as PHAC provides confirmation of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) cases from provinces and territories.

The following link will provide you with all the necessary information related to the H1N1 Virus and other infectious diseases.

 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine-porcine/surveillance-eng.php

 

What can I do to protect myself from infection?

 

The Public Health Agency (PHAC) advises Canadians to:

 

  • wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer
     
  • get your annual flu shot

  • keep doing what you normally do, but stay home if sick

  • check with www.fightflu.ca for more information

  • check www.voyage.gc.ca for travel notices and advisories

  • talk to your health professional if you experience severe flu-like symptoms

 

This website will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_09/swine_flu.html