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Understanding the H1N1 flu pandemic

Q Is the World Health Organization (WHO) making other recommendations related to Phase Six?

A The WHO is also recommending: … Read More »

Q The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that the overall level of severity of the pandemic to be moderate. What does this mean?

A At this time, WHO considers the overall severity of the influenza pandemic to be moderate. This assessment is based on scientific evidence availa… Read More »

Q The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the pandemic alert level to Phase Six. What are these phases?

A The WHO currently identifies six stages of Pandemic Preparedness and Response. … Read More »

Q What are the roles and responsibilities of individual government departments with respect to pandemic preparedness and response?

A The federal Emergency Management Act sets out the general emergency planning responsibilities for all federal ministers and generally provides fo… Read More »

Q What kind of activities does the plan cover?

A The goals of influenza pandemic preparedness and response are to minimize serious illness and overall deaths, as well as to minimize any social d… Read More »

Q What is the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan?

A The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector is based on the basic principles of public health and emergency response. It was creat… Read More »

Q Why are only the number of deaths reported and not the number of cases of illness?

A At first, it was important for the Public Health Agency of Canada and provincial and territorial public health officials to understand how the vi… Read More »

Q I understand Canada has experienced deaths related to the H1N1 virus. Does this mean the virus has grown in strength?

A The Public Health Agency of Canada expects new cases will continue to be identified. Although some cases have been severe, including some deaths,… Read More »

Q Should we expect more cases of H1N1 flu virus in Canada? Or a second wave of illness?

A The Public Health Agency of Canada expects new cases will continue to be identified. Although some cases have been severe, including some deaths,… Read More »

Q How can I find out what’s happening in my area with respect to H1N1?

A Check with your Regional Public Health Authority for updates on your local situation. You can also visit the SafeCanada website for access to an … Read More »