H1N1 Flu Virus Information
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HealthLinkBC wants to help you understand the H1N1 flu virus, its symptoms, self-care and how to get additional assistance. We have developed an easy-to-use symptom checker which will help you identify whether you have symptoms of the virus and then how to take care of yourself and your family.

Please see ‘What’s New’ listings below:

February 02, 2010
H1N1 FLU VIRUS (HUMAN SWINE FLU) UNDER SURVEILLANCE
VICTORIA – The Province continues to monitor and respond to the spread of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus. In B.C., the second wave of the H1N1 pandemic has peaked and now officially passed.

November 19, 2009
ALL BRITISH COLUMBIANS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR H1N1 VACCINE
VICTORIA – As of November 20, 2009, all British Columbians who need and want to be immunized against the H1N1 flu virus will be eligible to receive the vaccine.

November 13, 2009
H1N1 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY GROUPS EXPAND
VICTORIA – More British Columbians will be eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine beginning Monday, Nov. 16 – including first responders, healthy children, seniors with chronic health conditions and additional health care workers.

October 30, 2009
PANDEMIC H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINE UPDATE
Despite unexpected delays in the manufacture of pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine in Canada, all British Columbians who need or want the vaccine will be able to receive it before the end of the year.

October 23, 2009
PROVINCIAL TAMIFLU SUPPLY FOR TREATMENT OF ILLNESS
VANCOUVER – As British Columbia continues to experience increased pandemic H1N1 influenza activity, health officials are reiterating important messages regarding the use of antivirals to treat infection from this novel virus.