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What Canadians should know about the H1N1 vaccine?

Is there anything you would like Canadians to know about the H1N1 vaccine? The H1N1 virus was only identified in March 2009 and it’s an...
What are the symptoms of H1N1?

What are the symptoms of H1N1? I received this document, is it accurate? Yes, I would say this is very accurate and helpful The Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Fever Fever is rare...
Is there any way to test if someone has had H1N1 after the fact?

Is there any way to test if someone has had H1N1 after the fact? The labs are not set up to test for this, so it’s not something to expect...
Would someone suffering from bronchitis be at high risk for H1N1?

Would someone suffering from bronchitis be at high risk for H1N1? No, if they are otherwise normal, they will not be at high risk. It’s...
Why do babies have to wait until six months to get the H1N1 vaccine?

What happens at the six-month mark that suddenly makes the vaccine OK for babies? We can’t be sure that a baby will mount an antibody...
Have there been deaths from the H1N1 vaccine?

Have there been deaths from the vaccine? If so, how many, and what were they caused by specifically? I'm not aware that have been any deaths...
I have an egg allergy, should I still get the H1N1 vaccine?

How serious does your egg allergy have to be to hold off getting the vaccine? Is there an alternative vaccine for people with egg allergies...
How can I minimize the pain of the H1N1 vaccine for my child?

Do you have any advice on how deal with a child who’s fearful of needles? How can I minimize the pain? Needles can hurt. To lessen the pain...
If you have a cold, is it necessary to wait to get the vaccine?

If you have a cold, is it necessary to wait to get the vaccine? No, having a mild cold (runny nose without a fever) is not a reason to avoid...
If I’ve been sick, did I have H1N1?

I was told by someone with the flu that doctors are basically assuming all flus this year are H1N1. Is this true or are they testing somehow to identify what you have? Doctors are dealing with a lot of people...
Are H1N1 symptoms as severe as the seasonal flu?

I’ve heard that the typical H1N1 cases are less severe than the regular seasonal flu. Is this true? I don’t believe so. Both the...
How easily is H1N1 passed?

How easily is H1N1 passed? If I’ve come in contact with someone who has the virus, what are the chances that I’ll get sick? It seems to be very contagious. When it hits one member of a family, it...
I am nine-weeks pregnant. Should I wait for the unadjuvanted vaccine?

I am nine weeks pregnant. Is it best for me to wait for the adjuvant-free vaccine is available in my area or just take the regular one now? Women...
Can I catch H1N1 more than once?

If I’ve had H1N1, am I now immune or could I be susceptible to the second wave they predict is yet to come? What we’re presently in is called the second wave. The first wave was the first time that...
How to keep kids healthy this flu season

Any general advice for parents on keeping their kids healthy this flu season? There are six key points: 1. Good hand washing with soap and water. If that’s not available, use an...

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