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Swine Flu Information for Montreal, Quebec and all of Canada - Flu Virus H1N1

Public Health Agency of Canada Swine Flu Recommendations

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To prevent the spread of human swine flu, a respiratory illness causing symptoms similar to those of a regular flu virus, the Public Health Agency advises Canadians to:
  • wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer, especially after contact with others
  • cough and sneeze on your arm or sleeve but not in your hands
  • keep doing what you normally do, but stay home if sick
  • see a doctor if you experience flu-like symptoms
  • check www.fightflu.ca for more information on human swine flu (flu virus H1N1)
  • check www.voyage.gc.ca for travel notices and advisories
  • call information line 1-800-454-8302 open seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with any questions and concerns you may have about the human swine flu virus

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