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H1N1 reaction product of hype or prudence? Joseph Hall  

Did public health officials overplay the dangers of swine flu? Was the media coverage justified? Two of Canada's top public health... Comment Count(46)

Better to be scared safe than sorry Joseph Hall health reporter  

In public health circles, they're known as black swans.

Toronto study reveals kids with asthma at more risk to H1N1 Anne-Marie Tobin  

Parents of children with asthma should have an "increased state of alertness" about the pandemic flu virus, suggests the...

Asthma in kids may be significant risk factor for severe H1N1: study THE CANADIAN PRESS  

Researchers at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children say asthma appears to be a significant risk factor for severe cases of...

Push is on to inoculate everyone against H1N1 Theresa Boyle  

Public health officials are making a big push for everyone to get the shot now that it is widely available.

Flu does not take a holiday, top health official warns Theresa Boyle  

Even though some areas of the province have reported that H1N1 activity has peaked, public health officials say it's still...

H1N1 shots opened up to all in GTA Theresa Boyle  

The Premier said the vaccine will now be available to everyone across the province, a move that is expected to be officially...

Few adverse reactions to H1N1 vaccine Joanna Smith  

Fewer Canadians have suffered severe side effects from the H1N1 flu vaccine than normally react to the seasonal flu shot so far...

Ontario won't investigate how Leafs, Raptors got H1N1 vaccine shots

Team owners say the only members of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA's Toronto Raptors to get the swine flu shots were in...

H1N1 vaccine safer than seasonal flu shot Joanna Smith  

Fewer people have had an adverse reaction to the H1N1 vaccine than normally react to the seasonal flu shot, according to Canada...

All H1N1 clinics in GTA open to general public Theresa Boyle  

Everyone in the GTA will soon be able to get an H1N1 shot.

Services cut in wake of H1N1 Vanessa Lu  

With more than half of Toronto Public Health's staff deployed to work related to the H1N1 influenza pandemic, regular programs...

Take lead on H1N1 translation, Ottawa told Joanna Smith  

The Liberals are urging the federal government to translate H1N1 pamphlets into dozens of languages, but local public health...

Pork farmers' troubles ease Joanna Smith  

Hog producers are starting to relax now that China is the only significant market barring Canadian pork exports due to H1N1, but...

One quarter of Canadians immunized for H1N1: Top doc THE CANADIAN PRESS  

The country's chief public health officer says Canada is leading the world when it comes to percentage of population vaccinated... Comment Count(39)

Will H1N1 put an end to trepidation about working from home? Michelle McQuigge  

When H1N1 came calling, Clare Kumar heard opportunity knocking.

Ontario pharmacies deluged with H1N1 inquiries

Ontario residents are flocking to their pharmacists with questions and concerns about the H1N1 flu virus.

Hundreds of flu shot doses get thrown out Emily Mathieu  

Public health officials have been throwing out hundreds of doses of H1N1 flu vaccine even as Canadians endure long lineups. Comment Count(25)

Labs struggling to police germs Steve Rennie  

Government labs, including the one handling samples of H1N1 flu, struggle to keep track of stored viruses and bacteria, a recent...

Death tally doesn't show H1N1's true toll, experts say Helen Branswell  

Are you confused by the H1N1 numbers? Wondering why public health officials are making such a fuss about a virus that has so far...

Hundreds of H1N1 shots tossed out Alison Auld  

Health authorities in Toronto and across the country have tossed out hundreds of doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine because of... Comment Count(45)

Seniors and kids to get H1N1 shot on Monday Theresa Boyle  

With Ontario now seeing about twice the amount of flu activity than it has in past years, elementary students and seniors with...

Teacher's union wants H1N1 shots given at schools THE CANADIAN PRESS  

An Ontario teachers' union says vaccinating children at school is the way to go as some local health units open H1N1 clinics to...

H1N1 suspected in Ottawa prof's death

A 38-year-old Ottawa father of three has died after being admitted to hospital this week with what was believed to be swine flu.

Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia Dusan Stojanovic  

Belgrade's open-air markets were a welter of busy customers Friday, pushing and shoving to buy one item – garlic.

Ottawa clears H1N1 vaccine for pregnant women Joanna Smith  

The federal government has approved the Canadian version of the swine flu vaccine for pregnant women and will soon begin allowing...

22 million cases, 4,000 deaths from flu in U.S.

The H1N1 flu has sickened about 22 million Americans since April and killed nearly 4,000, including 540 children, according to...

Schoolchildren next up for flu shots Joanna Smith  

Toronto officials announced clinics will soon vaccinate healthy school-age children. Federal health officials, meanwhile... Comment Count(26)

One shot of H1N1 vaccine enough for some kids Joanna Smith, Theresa Boyle  

Parents dreading a second trip to the flu clinic to immunize their kids against swine flu will be happy to learn their first wait...

WHO urging early use of antiviral drugs when at-risk people catch H1N1 Helen Branswell  

People at high-risk from H1N1 infection or those who start to progress from normal flu to more severe illness need rapid treatment...

H1N1 queue jumpers act on survival instinct: sociologist Pat Hewitt  

Several factors may be prompting the "me first" behaviour among those who are jumping the line to get H1N1 shots.

More young people get H1N1, but mortality highest in elderly: Mexico study THE CANADIAN PRESS  

A new study of pandemic H1N1 cases in Mexico shows that young people are most susceptible to getting the disease, but death rates...

Canadians think governments OK on H1N1, but media overreacting: poll Sheryl Ubelacker  

Opposition politicians and the media may be hammering governments for their handling of the H1N1 situation, but a new poll...

Police brass receive H1N1 flu shot Theresa Boyle  

Police brass, including Toronto Chief Bill Blair, were given the flu shot almost two weeks ago even though they were not on the... Comment Count(60)

Flu-savvy Santas packing Purell this year Francine Kopun  

Santa wants children with symptoms of H1N1 to stay home until they're feeling better and not climb onto his lap for pictures...

Quebec resistance case points to dangers of using Tamiflu to prevent H1N1 Helen Branswell  

Doctors should be cautious about giving Tamiflu to people to prevent them from becoming ill after they've been exposed to H1N1, an...

Harper phones premiers to discuss swine flu, economy Steve Rennie  

Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a conference call with the premiers on Tuesday to talk about swine flu and the economy.

Flu shots for Taliban suspects spark fury Joanna Smith  

The Canadian military will vaccinate Afghan detainees against swine flu on a case-by-case basis, but none of the suspected Taliban...

Domestic H1N1 shots shipped prior to approval Joanna Smith  

The federal government has yet to approve the Canadian version of the swine flu vaccine for pregnant women even though more than...

Private schools say their kids get flu-shot 'priority' Theresa Boyle  

First there were professional athletes. Then hospital boards. Now students at some private schools have received preferential... Comment Count(198)

Ontario to expand targets for H1N1 vaccine THE CANADIAN PRESS  

Police, firefighters and Ministry of Health staff are among the groups that will be offered the H1N1 vaccine next in Ontario.

DND appears to back off plan to vaccinate Afghan detainees Jonathan Montpetit  

Military officials in Afghanistan said detainees in Canadian custody are being offered the H1N1 shot — a decision the federal...

Canadian researchers to study H1N1 in HIV patients THE CANADIAN PRESS  

Canadian researchers are going to study H1N1 vaccine safety and dosage needs in people living with HIV.

Academic pandemic: Does flu get worse on the day of a test? Kristin Rushowy  

She tweeted about having an "H1N1 daycare" after her two children were sent home from school when they weren't all that...

H1N1 a fiscal blight Iain Marlow  

To the Canadian economy's woes, add H1N1. The panic-inducing phenomenon will help erase 20 per cent of profits across six...

Canada can't afford to answer Afghan plea for H1N1 shot

Canada is unlikely to dip into its limited supply of H1N1 vaccine to help meet Afghanistan's plea for help with a pandemic that...

Hospital VIPs get H1N1 vaccine with no regrets Brendan Kennedy  

Hospital board members who received the scarce H1N1 vaccine defended their position at the head of the queue Monday, even after... Comment Count(69)

Ontario: New shipment of H1N1 vaccine has arrived Theresa Boyle  

Ontario's 36 public health units, some of which have run out of H1N1 vaccine, can soon restock.

Canada's top nurse pitches in with flu shots Anne-Marie Tobin  

It's all hands on deck for the largest flu vaccination campaign in Canadian history, and even the president of the Canadian Nurses...

H1N1 challenging assumptions about flu Helen Branswell  

The World Health Organization's top flu scientist often describes the virus he's studied for years as "humbling."

Supply of flu vaccine is running tight Katie Daubs  

Although Toronto will have enough vaccine for its 10 priority group clinics on Monday and Tuesday, Toronto Public Health will need...

Pearson airport: Flu magnet Kenneth Kidd  

By one estimate, Toronto is the third most vulnerable city in North America in its potential exposure to diseases that spread... Comment Count(19)

It's hit and miss as far as getting flu shots in GTA Jesse McLean  

When it comes to getting an H1N1 shot, it's still a matter of where you live and who you are. Comment Count(4)

In Europe, most people happy to wait for vaccine Maria Cheng  

In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking the H1N1 vaccine. Instead, the National Health Service sent letters...

Board members at seven hospitals jump queue Theresa Boyle  

At least seven Toronto hospitals have given preferential access to scarce H1N1 vaccines to their boards of governors.

Mt. Sinai staff outraged as board jumps H1N1 queue Theresa Boyle, Denise Balkissoon, Robert Benzie Staff Reporters  

Unionized staff at Mount Sinai Hospital are calling for the resignation of its board of directors after members were given early...

Cat gets H1N1 from its owners Lesley Ciarula Taylor  

A University of Guelph animal biologist on Friday outlined methods to diagnose H1N1 influenza in a pet after the first reports...

Companies show 'disturbing' lack of pandemic readiness Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew  

If you ask Lauren Gervais how she's feeling this week, the answer is: "Good. No flu." But if the H1N1 virus does knock...

Flu shots for Leafs, Raptors spark fury Robert Benzie  

The Ontario government is investigating whether  the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors jumped the queue for scarce... Comment Count(82)

Flu pandemic is 'not slowing down' Joanna Smith  

Anyone thinking of riding out the swine flu pandemic without getting a shot will have a long time to wait for the outbreak to pass... Comment Count(50)

Special H1N1 vaccine for pregnant women now here Joanna Smith  

The version of the swine flu vaccine that does not contain a chemical additive to stretch supply and boost immunity is now...

Questions after some athletes given flu shots Maria Babbage  

Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is promising to investigate whether celebrity athletes jumped the queue for the swine flu... Comment Count(118)

H1N1 vaccine shows no serious side-effects: WHO Helen Branswell  

Millions of doses of H1N1 vaccine have been given so far and no serious side-effects have been seen, the World Health Organization...

Infant, two seniors die of H1N1 in London

The Middlesex-London Health Unit says three people, including an infant from London, Ont., have died from H1N1, The London Free... Comment Count(13)

Perkins: No surprise as pro athletes jump swine line Dave Perkins  

News that the Calgary Flames, among others, had instant access to scarce vaccine should come as no surprise to a shocked public. Comment Count(78)

Leafs, Raptors get shots amid vaccine shortage Theresa Boyle  

Amid accusations that professional athletes are jumping the queue for flu shots, immunization clinics for vulnerable people face...

Swine flu deaths in Ontario rise to 37

Ontario's chief medical officer of health says the number of people who have died in the province after contracting swine flu has...

Health official fired over Flames vaccine controversy

Alberta Health Services says it has fired a senior staff member over the Calgary Flames H1N1 flu vaccine controversy.

1.8 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to go to provinces next week Joanna Smith  

The federal government is expecting to deliver 1.8 million doses of the swine flu vaccine across the country next week. Comment Count(11)

H1N1 confirmed in U.S. cat

The swine flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

House to debate H1N1 again Joanna Smith  

The House of Commons will debate the swine flu pandemic again today as the Liberals are putting forward an opposition motion...

Leafs, Raptors admit getting H1N1 shots Cathal Kelly  

According to the Maple Leafs and Raptors, some players and staff have received the H1N1 vaccine, but both teams deny jumping the...

Flu centres see patients, take stress off doctors Theresa Boyle  

With increasing H1N1 cases straining the health system in the Greater Toronto Area and uncertainty about when the next shipments...

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