How can I get more information about H1N1 flu?
- Call the Health Unit Flu Hotline at 519-352-7270 ext. 2800. If you have questions about H1N1 vaccines and priority groups, lines are open 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Leave a message and you will receive a call back within one business day.
- Contact ckhealth@chatham-kent.ca and your questions will be answered within 2 business days.
- Call Service Ontario INFOline (1-800-476-9708) for general information on the H1N1 influenza virus.
Where do I get information about what to do if I am sick?
- Call Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) if you or a family member is sick and you have questions.
- Call your Health Care Provider if you have influenza-like symptoms and you are pregnant, have underlying medical conditions, are over 65 or under 5 years of age. You may need to book an appointment quickly to receive treatment.
- Only go to the Emergency Department if your illness is severe or worsening; such as having difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, continuous vomiting or severe diarrhea with signs of dehydration, confusion, seizures, or extreme lack of energy.
- Use this online tool to help you determine if you or your child has influenza and who you should contact: Influenza Self-Assessment Tool
Useful links
Who should receive the H1N1 Vaccine (Ministry of Health link)
Public Health Agency of Canada
Health Notices from Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Fight Flu
Links to Frequently Asked Questions
1. Public Health Agency of Canada
2. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
3. World of Health Organization
Resources and Fact Sheets
What is H1N1 Influenza Virus? (Ministry)
Q&A for Families with School Aged Children
Additional Sources of Information on H1N1
Advice for Parents
Pregnancy & H1N1 (PHAC)
Pregnancy and H1N1 (MOHLTC)
Bug Out! Get the Facts on Germs
Seasonal Influenza Fact Sheet 2009/2010 (Ministry)
Strategies for Influenza: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
Caring for People with Symptoms of Influenza
Guidance for Primary Care: How to Organize your Primary Care Practice during the Response to pH1N1 - Summary
What to Do When Your Child is Sick with Influenza
What to Do When You Have the Flu: A Guide for Adults
Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus in Summer Camps
If you have a fever, with a cough or rash - Poster
Cover your cough and sneeze - Poster