Flu Shot Clinic

H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu)

The pandemic H1N1 flu, also referred to as swine flu, is a strain of the influenza A virus. It causes the same symptoms as seasonal flu: fever, cough, muscle aches, fatigue, severe headache, sore throat, lack of appetite, and possibly nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

H1N1 in Ottawa

• Messages from the Medical Officer of Health (January 6, 2010)
• Newsroom (January 5, 2010)
• Ottawa’s Interagency Influenza Pandemic Plan
• Information for health care professionals

Where can I get more information?

• If you have questions or concerns about flu-like symptoms you may be experiencing or adverse effects to the vaccine please call us at 613-580-6744.
• If you have questions or comments about the operation of the H1N1 vaccination clinics or flu assessment centres, please submit online.
• Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• Travel Health Notices
• Public Health Agency of Canada or 1-800-454-8302
• Vaccine Myths and Facts
• Canadian Paediatric Society
• US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

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