Watch this page for news and updates regarding the H1N1 Influenza A (Swine-Origin Influenza) Pandemic

News and Updates

Occupational Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza in BC - a message from the Provincial Health Officer - Posted September 17, 2009

BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport/Ministry of Health Services News and Updates

BC Centre for Disease Control News and Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta: Swine Influenza Investigation

Immunize BC News and Updates

Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in British Columbia  News and Updates (Visit the Health Alert - H1N1 Flu Virus Section)

World Health Organization News and Updates

Public Health Agency of Canada News and Updates

Infection Prevention and Control Resources

H1N1 Flu Virus Guidance Documents (PHAC)

Holiday Health Tips Travellers and the H1N1 Flu Virus PHAC document posted to the PICNET website December 21, 2009

Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Occupational Health Management for all Health Care Settings PHAC document posted to the PICNET website December 21, 2009

Online Program: H1N1 and Pregnancy: Key Considerations for Vaccination and Management

WHO Clinical management of human infection with pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009: Revised Guidance WHO WHO document posted ot the PICNET website November 12, 2009

Guidance: Infection prevention and control measures for Health Care Workers Providing Care or Service in the Home  PHAC document posted to the PICNET website November 6, 2009 (French Version)

British Columbia's H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Response Plan (2009) Testing Guidelines: H1N1 Influenza - Updated October 23, 2009

Guidance Document on the Use of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Inactivated Monovalent Vaccine PHAC document posted to the PICNet website October 29, 2009

"Guidance on H1N1 Vaccine Sequencing" PHAC document posted to the PICNet website September 21, 2009

 

"Interim Guidance: Prevention and management of cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) that may be due to pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus on cruise ships" PHAC document update September 15, 2009

 

"Individual and Community Based Measures to Help Prevent Transmission of Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) in the Community, Including the Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 2009 Virus" PHAC  document dated September 10, 2009

"Public Health Guidance for the Prevention and Management of Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI), including the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus, Related to Mass Gatherings" PHAC document dated September 9, 2009

"Public Health Guidance for Post Secondary and Boarding Schools regarding the Prevention and Management of Influenza-like-illness, Including the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus" PHAC document dated August 19, 2009 and posted the PICNet website August 20, 2009

"Public Health Guidance for Child Care Programs and Schools regarding the Prevention and Management of Influenza-Like-Illness, Including the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus" PHAC document created May 3 and Updated August 19, 2009, posted the PICNet website August 20, 2009

"Interim Guidance: Infection prevention and control measures for Health Care Workers in Acute Care Facilities: Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Virus" PHAC document dated July 28, 2009 (includes Point of Care Risk Assessment Tool for H1N1 Influenza A) posted to the PICNet website July 30, 2009

"Interim Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Pre-hospital Care" PHAC document dated July 28, 2009 , and posted to the PICNet website July 30, 2009

"Interim Guidance: Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Health Care Workers in Long-term Care Facilities" posted to the PICNet website July 30, 2009

"Annex E: The Use of Antivirals During a Pandemic"  posted May 14, 2009

"Interim Guidance for Ambulatory Care of Influenza-Like Illness in the context of H1N1 Influenza Virus" Replaces Interim Guidance for Clinicians in Ambulatory Care Settings - Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) posted April 30, 2009

"Interim Guidance for Public Health Response to Human Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) in Canada" posted April 30, 2009

"Interim Guidelines Regarding Schools and Daycare Centres" posted May 4, 2009

Other PHAC Guidelines and Advice for Health Care Professionals

Other Agencies and Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta: H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance documents

BC Pandemic Influenza Plan