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City of Hamilton - Public Health Services
Hamilton H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) Update
HAMILTON, ON - May 4, 2009 – The City of Hamilton’s Public Health Services is monitoring the global H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) situation. Currently in Hamilton there are no confirmed cases with this strain of influenza and fewer than 5 people under investigation.
Although individuals who have symptoms of respiratory illness such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath should consult their healthcare provider, individuals who do not exhibit symptoms, regardless of whether or not they have traveled in Mexico should not be seeking medical attention. Public Health Services is not recommending that employers request medical consultations for staff who have recently returned from Mexico unless the individual is ill with flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath.
Public Health would like to remind citizens that there are simple measures to prevent to spread of the flu such as frequent hand washing with soap and water or a hand sanitizer, covering your cough by coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, and staying home when you are sick.
Public Health Services has several ways for you to get more information:
- For updated information about H1N1 flu virus, you may visit the alert on the City of Hamilton website at: www.hamilton.ca
- For information on pandemics and preparing for a pandemic, go to: www.hamilton.ca/pandemic
- For general questions about H1N1 flu virus, Public Health Services has a dedicated phone line at 905-546-2424 ext. 7970 or by email to publichealth@hamilton.ca. The phone line is staffed Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm.
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Media Contact:
Dr. Chris Mackie
Associate Medical Officer of Health
Public Health Services
905-546-2424 ext. 2169 or after hours at 546-CITY (2489)
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