It's a different flu season. The H1N1 flu virus has rapidly spread across the world. In York Region, as in the rest of Ontario, most cases of H1N1 have been reported in healthy young adults and have been mild. All residents are encouraged to take prevention precautions, like proper hand washing or use of hand sanitizer, cough etiquette and staying home when ill, to reduce the transmission of the virus.

 

No one knows the extent to which the H1N1 flu virus will impact our community. The severity of symptoms could vary. It is important to be aware of H1N1 symptoms, infection control precautions and to continue with regular daily activities.

 

York Region Community and Health Services Department, along with other public health units, provincial and federal authorities, continues to monitor and respond to the situation.

 

This website will be kept up-to-date with current information as the flu season unfolds. Please check this website frequently. Within the website there is valuable information specific for different audiences, resources and links.

 

Physicians are encouraged to refer to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for provincial medical direction.

 

Dr. Karim Kurji MBBS, MSc, MRCGP, FFPHM, FRCPC Medical Officer of Health The Regional Municipality of York