With the arrival of the H1N1 influenza in the Capital Region, the Town has adopted a set of policies and procedures for protecting staff from influenza and for contributing to public health in the community.  Although H1N1 has captured the news media headlines, other influenza viruses are also expected in the community with the coming of the normal flu season.  Without laboratory testing, it is impossible to distinguish the H1N1 flu from other similar viruses.  Therefore, the Town's plan addresses protective measures for all influenza-like illnesses. 


Town of Sidney Influenza Pandemic Plan

H1N1 Clinics on the Peninsula

H1N1 Preparedness Booklet
http://www.viha.ca/NR/rdonlyres/62E9CAEF-87BC-444A-9126-8A21478D56C2/0/be_prepared_be_well_final_22oct09.pdf 

General Information on H1N1
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/pdf/hfile108.pdf

Poster:  How to Protect Yourself 
http://www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/attachments/2009_pandemic_flu_poster.pdf          

Poster:  Handwashing with Soap and Water
http://www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/attachments/2009_handwash_soap.pdf

Poster:  Cleaning Hands with an Alcohol-based Sanitizer
http://www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1/attachments/2009_handwash_sanitizer.pdf 

BC Centre for Disease Control Surveillance Reports
http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/DiseaseStatsReports/influSurveillanceReports.htm 
            
Ministry of Health
http://www.gov.bc.ca/health 

Health Canada 
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php