A new study says Ontario’s H1N1 vaccination program averted nearly one million cases and as many as 50 deaths.

It appears humankind has a reason to be grateful for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus — widescale exposure to it has lessened the...

A new Ontario report says there was never a good alignment between supply and demand of vaccine during the H1N1 pandemic.

The U.N.’s global health chief says the world was lucky that the swine flu pandemic was relatively mild.

A new study says vaccine used in the 1976 swine flu scare probably provided some protection again the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

H1N1 swine flu continues to cause epidemics, especially in the southeast of the United States, U.S. federal researchers...

The head of the World Health Organization urged an international expert group Monday to conduct a frank and critical review of...

Some lots of H1N1 vaccine have shown a decline in strength, Health Canada said Friday.

The pharmaceutical company that made the swine flu vaccine feared frequent visits by federal inspectors would slow down production...

Federal government seeks compensation after investigation reveals a “success” fee paid to Liberal lobbyist over 2001 contract...

U.S. scientists are reporting the first case of resistance of the H1N1 flu virus to the first new flu drug to hit the market in...

While the World Health Organization says H1N1 has not peaked internationally, the pandemic is considered unofficially over in...

As the World Health Organization considers whether H1N1 infections have peaked internationally, the pandemic is unofficially...

Researchers who mixed together bird flu and ordinary flu viruses created three extremely virulent new strains, a reminder that...

When k.d. lang mesmerized the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics with her powerful rendition of "Hallelujah,"...

The World Health Organization is recommending that swine flu be added to regular flu vaccines next season.

The H1N1 flu is still spreading in North Africa, parts of eastern and southeastern Europe and areas of Asia, but is generally...

Canada is donating five millions doses of its H1N1 vaccine to the World Health Organization to support its global pandemic...

Seasonal flu and H1N1 kept more than a million and a half Canadians home from work for part of November, according to a report by...

Seasonal flu and H1N1 kept more than a million and a half Canadians home from work for part of November, according to a new report... (19)

The World Health Organization's top flu expert has struck back at criticism about the agency's handling of the H1N1 pandemic. (34)

Two children who died in a 24-hour span in Durham region, and neither appears to be related to H1N1.

Canada is lending some of its leftover swine flu vaccine to Mexico so the country can begin immunizing the general public while it...

The Canadian government is shipping five million doses of swine flu vaccine to Mexico to help the country begin its immunization...

Canada will announce plans for some of its excess supply of the H1N1 vaccine Wednesday, government sources said.

Flu clinics are set to re-open Tuesday in Toronto for those who need a second dose of H1N1 vaccine.

An influenza virus that scientists believe migrated from pigs to people before touching off a global pandemic was the runaway...

When you think of a flu pandemic, the images that come to mind are of people sick and people dying.

Canadians think governments at all three levels have done an okay job of handling the H1N1 pandemic, although many also think the... (7)

Why did H1N1 cause some to develop pneumonia and die while leaving most with only mild flu symptoms? (6)

Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children in the United States have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine...

Canada's chief public health officer says Canadians shouldn't become complacent about H1N1 influenza, which is unpredictable and...

Public health officials are misleading Canadians by continuing to characterize the H1N1 virus as a threat, charges Ontario's... (32)

The H1N1 virus is far less dangerous than originally feared, British officials said Thursday – about 100 times less lethal than...

Wonder where we stand with the H1N1 flu pandemic? Following is a status update:

Forty-eight Canadians have had severe allergic reactions after getting the swine-flu shot since the mass immunization campaign...

Ontario's top medical official says only 30 per cent of the province's population has received the H1N1 shot.

Health officials say swine flu infections continue to wane in the U.S., with only half the 50 states reporting widespread cases.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says 48 people nationwide have experienced severe allergic reactions to the swine flu vaccine...

Starting Saturday, temporary clinics set up to deliver H1N1 vaccines will also offer the seasonal flu vaccine.

The World Health Organization's top flu expert says it's too soon to think about declaring the H1N1 pandemic over.

Santa Claus won't be jingling though the halls of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario this year.

The swine flu epidemic is likely reaching its peak across the country, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq said today.

Flu masks that change colour as you breathe. Flu masks that give you the flu.

Ontario has launched a $650,000 ad campaign to encourage post-secondary students to roll up their sleeves for the H1N1 flu shot.

The time to roll up a sleeve to get an H1N1 flu shot is coming to an end at some public clinics in Ontario.

Someone could write a book about the psychology of the H1N1 flu. It's fascinating to observe people's attitudes to the pandemic...

Apprehension, uncertainty and the balance between risk and benefit are all part of the pandemic scenario that continues to play...

Ontario has launched a $650,000 ad campaign to encourage college and university students to roll up their sleeves for the H1N1 flu...

The time to roll up a sleeve to get an H1N1 flu shot is coming to an end at some public clinics in Ontario.

The sweet smell of success in China right now carries a whiff of garlic.

There have been 24 confirmed cases of a type of severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis in Canadians who have received an H1N1...

Cheryl Gray knew she had a problem on her hands when cleaning staff in one of the buildings she was responsible for started...

Many adjectives could be used to describe the H1N1 virus, but it's safe to say that "cuddly" isn't among them.

Did public health officials overplay the dangers of swine flu? Was the media coverage justified? Two of Canada's top public health... (47)

Months of dire swine flu warnings were a dangerous, disruptive cry of "wolf" for an ailment Canadian health officials...

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

A batch of swine flu vaccine is being pulled back for investigation after it appeared to cause higher rates of severe allergic... (39)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

When H1N1 came calling, Clare Kumar heard opportunity knocking.

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

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