Prevention guidelines

A Caregivers who are treating someone with the flu (seasonal or H1N1) and patients who have the flu and are being cared for, would both benefit fro… Read More »

A No. The Public Health Agency of Canada does not recommend that the general public wear surgical masks to protect against contracting H1N1 flu vir… Read More »

A To prevent the spread of flu virus, you should throw tissues and other disposable items used by an infected person in the trash. Also, wash your … Read More »

A Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick with H1N1 flu do not need to be cleaned separately. But importantly, these it… Read More »

A Normal household cleaning with standard household cleaning products especially of surfaces in the vicinity of the flu-affected person is adequate… Read More »

A The kitchen is the biggest hot-zone for disease-causing germs. Top prize goes to the kitchen sink, followed by the dishrag or sponge. Germs can b… Read More »

A Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, d… Read More »

A The H1N1 flu virus can live outside the body on hard surfaces, such as stainless steel and plastic, for 24-48 hours and on soft surfaces, such as… Read More »

A Here are 7 tips for handwashing: … Read More »

A Both alcohol-based hand sanitizers and soap and water have a place in the prevention of infections. Use an alcohol hand sanitizer when you are ou… Read More »