Resources for health professionals
on Pandemic H1N1 2009 influenza ("swine flu")

Resources for clinicians and patients on H1N1 2009 influenza, from the Canadian Paediatric Society and other health and government organizations.

For health professionals

Questions and Answers on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza: The illness and Antiviral Drugs. CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee (Updated: December 11, 2009)

Questions and Answers on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza: The Vaccine. CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee (Updated: December 21, 2009)

Pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 and infection control controversies: Working with ongoing change: Practice point from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, November 2009

Dispelling myths held by parents about the influenza vaccine: Practice point from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, November 2009

Protecting young babies from influenza: Practice point from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, November 2009

Canada’s eight-step vaccine safety program: Vaccine literacy: Practice point from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, November 2009

The New Influenza A Virus: A/Mexico/2009 (H1N1) Practice Point for Caregivers of Children and Youth: Practice point from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, June 2009

The use of antiviral drugs for influenza: Recommended guidelines for practitioners: Position statement from the CPS Infections Diseases and Immunization Committee (and the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada)

Infection control in paediatric office settings: Position statement from the CPS Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee

Health Canada’s Med-Effect: Important information about the risk of dosing error for Tamiflu

For patients and families

H1N1: Information for parents about the virus and the vaccine

Influenza and children: Information on prevention and treatment of influenza among children

Links to other organizations

Public Health Agency of Canada: Includes frequently asked questions, information for travellers, as well as patient and health professional resources

Centers for Disease Control (U.S.): Updated information on prevention, treatment, and spread of the virus throughout the United States

World Health Organization: Updated daily, the site tracks transmission of the virus throughout the world and includes links to WHO statements and recommendations

Last updated: December 21, 2009