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.

Prevent the flu

Prévenir la grippe

Treat the flu

Soigner la grippe

H1N1 in Ottawa

Incidences in Ottawa

Since September 2009

Ottawa residents tested positive for the H1N1 flu

379

Ottawa residents admitted to hospital

157

Ottawa deaths lnked to H1N1*

5

Updated: November 20, 2009
* Four people who died had chronic medical conditions.

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.

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