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Access to the seasonal flu vaccine in Canada - how the flu shot makes its way from the laboratory to the doctor's office
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Outlines the pathway for the development, regulation, and distribution of the flu vaccine in Canada. Briefly discusses identification of the viruses, the construction and production of the vaccine, market authorization, supply and distribution, and post-market surveillance. Explains Health Canada's role in this process.
- Source: Health Canada
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Advisory: recommendations for the appropriate use of cough and cold products in children
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Explains the various reasons for concern associated with the administration of non-prescription drugs and natural health products to children, particularly those less than two years of age.
- Source: Health Canada
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Antimicrobial products in the home
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Discusses the effectiveness of antimicrobial products in household cleaners to help stop the spread of germs. Explains how to prevent the spread of colds, influenza, other viruses and germs at home.
- Source: Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
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Are you ready?
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Provides an emergency action plan for families in case of an influenza pandemic. Include tips to help develop a family plan and a list of what to include in an emergency preparedness kit. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: City of Ottawa
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Avian flu
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Discusses a strain of the flu called H5N1 and outlines the ways people can become infected, symptoms, and incidence rates. Explains safety precautions that should be followed if travelling to at-risk areas of Asia and Europe.
- Source: Canadian Lung Association
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Avian influenza
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Provides links to information on the areas affected by avian flu (bird flu), a fact sheet about the virus, and how to prevent the spread of the flu on poultry farms.
- Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Avian influenza
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Provides frequently updated reports on avian flu (bird flu) cases around the world. Includes statistics on human cases, a fact sheet, and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
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Avian influenza
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Identifies categories of workers that might be at risk of getting infected; gives information about the current situation in the world; and provides a listing of avian influenza resources.
- Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- From: International resource
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Avian influenza (bird flu)
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Describes avian influenza and explains how it is different from the strains of influenza commonly found in humans. Discusses how an epidemic of avian flu in humans could potentially happen, and highlights ways people can reduce their risk of infection.
- Source: Health Canada
- From: It's your health: diseases
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Avian influenza A (H5N1)
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Provides frequently updated information on avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks in both humans and birds, and offers advice for people travelling to affected areas. Includes links to additional resources on avian flu.
- Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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