Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children manufactured by French drug company Sanofi Pasteur have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday. [Read more...]
800,000 doses of children’s swine flu vaccine recalled; potency dipped below required levels
December 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Halton Loses Another Resident to H1N1
December 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Halton has lost a third victim who has died to H1N1. Again this victim is a senior with underlying medical conditions. He was 70 years old.
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Second Victim to H1N1 in Halton
November 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A second person has died from the H1N1 flu in Halton. The man was in his 80′s in a nursing home but he did have an underlying disease.
It is estimated that 10-15 people die annually from the seasonal flu. [Read more...]
H1N1 Vaccine Now Available to Everyone
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Finally the H1N1 flu vaccine is available to everyone. It has been a long haul but anyone who wants it can get it.
With demand increase, Halton is now opening additional clinics and extending hours. For updated information, go to www.halton,ca or call 311.
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H1N1 Available to Seniors and Kids
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
All seniors and kids aged 5-18 can now get the H1N1 vaccine.
Healthy adults, however, will still have to wait until the end of November.
With demand increase, Halton is now opening additional clinics and extending hours. For updated information, go to www.halton,ca or call 311.
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Halton Resident Dies from H1N1
November 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Halton community has lost its first victim to H1N1. A woman in her 70′s died from the virus. The victim did have underlying health issues.
She is among 30 in Ontario (101 across Canada) to die from this pandemic virus since the spring. [Read more...]
Oakville’s H1N1 Cases Rising
November 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Oakville and Halton’s cases of H1N1 flu are rising.
Halton appears to be hit hard by this virus. Approximately 60% of schools in the region are reporting student absenteeism rates of 2% or higher due to flu symptoms. Daycare numbers are also rising with 4-5 centres reporting suspected H1N1 cases daily. [Read more...]
Oakville’s First H1N1 Clinic Has Long Lineup
November 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The cars were lined up right down Bronte Road where the first H1N1 clinic opened its doors on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. You could see for miles people scrambling trying to get in queue for the line to get the shot. [Read more...]
H1N1 Clinics in Oakville
November 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Listed below are the clinics in Oakville. Most clinics are currently only accepting high risk groups at the clinics so check before heading out with your family.
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H1N1 Flu Symptoms
November 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Anyone infected with the H1N1 flu show a wide range of symptoms that range from minimal to serious.
The majority of people will recover without needing a visit to a doctor, in less than 1 week, although the fatigue and cough may last longer. [Read more...]
