Be Prepared for H1N1
The H1N1 flu is a respiratory illness with symptoms similar to a regular few. It can spread quickly and make people seriously ill.
There are a number of resources available to you to learn about the H1N1 virus and what you can do to decrease your chances of being infected by it. On our website you can download this pdf file created with information taken from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care about:
- The H1N1 flu, its symptoms, how it is transmitted and tips about reducing its spread through proper hand washing and cough technique.
- Symptoms of the regular seasonal flu versus H1N1 flu.
Information in a Variety of Languages
For information on H1N1 immunization clinics, including locations and expected wait times, visit this regularly updated website.
http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/h1n1/clinics.htm
Toronto Public Health has brochures in a variety of languages on the H1N1 flu virus and information for families with school aged children and post secondary students. This information is available in:
Arabic, Bengali,
Chinese,
English,
Greek,
Gujarati,
Farsi,
French,
Italian,
Korean,
Portuguese,
Punjabi,
Russian,
Somali,
Spanish,
Tagalog, Tamil,
Urdu,
Vietnamese.
Please visit the Toronto Public Health website www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/h1n1/multilingual_resources.htm to download copies in different languages.
Vaccine locations. http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/h1n1/clinics.htm
The Government of Ontario also has an information sheet and audio files in 26 languages about the H1N1 and regular seasonal flu viruses. Click here http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/h1n1/public/fs_languages.aspx to visit its website.
Government of Ontario main page on flu: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/
Myths and Facts about H1N1 (Provided by the United Way)
Flu assessment tool: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ccom/flu/h1n1/public/tools/assessment/default.aspx
