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Information about the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu)

Need more information about the H1N1 Flu Virus? Try the H1N1 Symptom Checker at HealthLink BC or Call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse, consult with a pharmacist, or talk to a dietician.

BC Government: http://www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/

Information for parents and teachers:

Protecting your kids from the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 35KB)
If you think your child has the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 38KB)
Talking to kids about the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 36KB)
Q&A for parents about the H1N1 flu virus (PDF 45KB)
Helping children cope with H1N1-related stress (PDF 41KB)
Helping adults cope with H1N1-related stress (PDF 35KB)

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC):

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine_200904-eng.php

Travel health warning for Mexico: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hsf-mexico-090427-eng.php
Travel health notice for the United States: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/swine_flu_cal-tex-090427-eng.php
FightFlu.ca: http://www.fightflu.ca/ - Learn how to protect yourself against the flu

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation.htm

World Health Organization: www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

For more information about staying healthy:

HealthLink BC: Call 8-1-1 or visit http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ 24 hours a day/seven days a week if you have questions/concerns, or if you are feeling ill.

Health Canada Website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php