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GNWT Prepared for H1N1; Immunizations to Begin Monday
Thursday, October 22, 2009 The Northwest Territories is well-prepared for the H1N1 virus, members of the 16th Legislative Assembly heard today. With an immunization schedule announced yesterday and an extensive…
HSS announces H1N1 & Seasonal Influenza vaccine roll-out
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 22, 2009) – Nunavut has begun immediate roll-out of its 2009 flu vaccine program following yesterday’s announcement by Health Canada authorizing the use of the H1N1 vaccine.“The…
Genes not destiny when it comes to heart disease
Edmonton, Oct. 23 – When it comes to heart disease, lifestyle usually trumps genetics, says noted genetic researcher Dr. Robert Hegele, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Lecturer at the…
Emergency medical response and youth volunteerism to be celebrated at Richmond Olympic Oval
VANCOUVER, Oct. 22 – Hundreds of St. John Ambulance emergency medical response volunteers from across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland will be commended in a special public ceremony at the Richmond…
Statistics Canada – Risk factors and chronic conditions among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations
by Lisa Lix, Sharon Bruce, Joykrishna Sarkar and T. Kue Young Abstract Background In Canada, the prevalence of behavioural risk factors and chronic conditions differs for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations,…
New Brunswick launches H1N1 flu immunization campaign (09/10/22)
Oct. 22, 2009 FREDERICTON – H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will open in New Brunswick on Monday, Oct. 26, following Health Canada’s approval of AREPANRIX, a vaccine against the pandemic H1N1…
The Health Council of Canada Meeting, Victoria, B.C., September 28-29, 2009
The Health Council of Canada met in Victoria on September 28 for two days of discussions and deliberations, and presentations by leading experts in the health care field.September 28, 2009…
Yukon to Release H1N1 Vaccinations
October 21, 2009 WHITEHORSE – Yukon health centres will begin administering the H1N1 vaccine on October 26, Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart announced today.Health Canada authorized the release…
Manitoba Flu Bulletin #2
October 21, 2009 Manitoba Health and Healthy Living has released the list of Manitobans who would benefit the most from getting the H1N1 flu shot and has confirmed the province’s…
Alberta prepared for second wave of H1N1 Vaccine will be available to Albertans starting October 26
October 21, 2009 Edmonton… Alberta will begin rolling out the H1N1 vaccine following today’s announcement by the Public Health Agency of Canada that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective and…
