ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - Latest information and links re: H1N1 2009 and flu shot clinics

Click on the icon for a PDF diagram - How the H1N1 virus (or any virus) is spread                                                                              

Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children 

  check out their web site HERE  - get answers for your kid's sake.

 Alberta Health Services WEB SITE has all the current and up to date information you need regarding the A/H1N1 flu virus and flu shot clinics. Click on the Health Link logo.

Employer information on planning HR policies and procedures following minimum standards and O H & S codes in Alberta

Additional employer information for planning - H1N1 - 8 steps to mitigate the threat

FluWatch Site posted by the Public Health Agency of Canada provides information for medical personel and anyone interested in watching the stats. Click here for site.

The Alberta Health web site now reports only admitted cases and deaths on their site updates. Click the Health & Wellness link below for Alberta information.

On June 11th, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared (click here to see WHO report) the A/H1N1 virus outbreak a full blown Level 6 pandemic. It must be noted that this is in response to the geographic spread, rather than the severity of the disease. 

What this means to us is that we practice due diligence and continue to take precautions in preventing the spread of germs - i.e. continue to promote personal and social protocols that emphasize hygienic habits that prevent the spread of diseases and germs. An organization must have a continuity plan to address situations that may arise during any emergency situation - i.e. support and modified benefit plans or benefits in case employees become sick or have to miss work to attend to family; work-at-home options; communications back-up plans; modified business plans to include only critical or vital services; resource allocation plans to assist other associated organizations.

It's not just up to one person or organization - a system of healthy, prepared communities can continue to operate and cooperate during an emergency situation.            

Government of Alberta - Health & Wellness click here

Health Canada - click here