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Information about Severe Respiratory Illness in Mexico

Mon, 04/27/2009 - 09:10 — admin

Severe respiratory illness cases have been reported in some cities in Mexico.  In addition, the United States has reported cases of swine flue in California and Texas. It is not clear whether the cases in Mexico and the United States are related. Currently, there are no cases reported in Canada. However, a few poeple who visited Mexico within the last two weeks are under investigation.

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Severe Respiratory Illness in Mexico

Thu, 04/23/2009 - 09:54 — admin

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been alerted to clusters of severe respiratory illnesses in some cities in Mexico. While Mexico has been able to confirm that some of this illness was caused by influenza A and B, they have requested help from Canada to conduct further laboratory testing.

On Wednesday, April 22, Mexican authorities held a news release to share more information about the situation. Since March 18,2009, there are a total of 137 cases of severe respiratory illness (SRI) and 20 deaths.

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H1N1 Update and Discontinuation of the FNIH H1N1 Hotline and Email Address

Tue, 04/27/2010 - 11:53 — admin

To: First Nations Communities
From: First Nations and Inuit Health Ontario Region
Subject: H1N1 Update and Discontinuation of the FNIH H1N1 Hotline and Email Address
Date: April 21, 2010

Ontario has been experiencing very low levels of influenza activity since the beginning of January. At this time, it is unlikely that anyone presenting with an influenza-like illness would have pandemic influenza. International H1N1 activity continues to circulate in low levels in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

H1N1 Update

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:37 — admin

To: Ontario First Nations Communities
From: First Nations Inuit Health - Ontario Region
Subject: H1N1 Update
Date: January 18, 2010

Change to the Hours of FNIH H1N1 Toll Free Line - Effective January 18, 2010

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:10 — admin

TO: ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES
FROM: FIRST NATIONS INUIT HEALTH - ONTARIO REGION
SUBJECT: CHANGE TO HOURS OF FNIH H1N1 TOLL FREE LINE - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 2010
DATE: 2010-01-15

KOTM Epidemic/Pandemic Emergency Preparedness Plan

Tue, 11/17/2009 - 10:12 — admin

KO Telemedicine (KOTM) provides a variety of essential services to a large number of remote First Nations communities throughout Northwestern Ontario. In the event of an epidemic / pandemic, KOTM's ability to carry out these vital services could be seriously affected. This emergency preparedness plan has been developed to assist the organization in maintaining its essential services despite significant staff absence due to illness.

A Communiqué from National Chief Shawn Atleo

Wed, 11/11/2009 - 10:14 — admin

The Assembly of First Nations issues regular updates on the National Chief's activities and work underway at the national office. More information can be found on the AFN's website at www.afn.ca.

The Assembly of First Nations is embarking on a strategic and forward looking agenda. I believe this is our time, a time for Indigenous peoples to come together in recognition and respect to lead the change that is required for our people. I am pleased to provide the following update on recent activities.

Guidance on Public Health Measures for the Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus in First Nations Communities

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:27 — admin

Highlights

This document aims to provide guidance to First Nations communities on public health measures that can be used to control the spread of the H1N1 flu. It provides:

  • Steps that can be taken to stop the spread of flu within households and the community
  • Advice on postponing or continuing with large gatherings

H1N1 Update and H1N1 vaccine information shared during zone teleconferences

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 16:08 — admin

To: Ontario First Nations Communities
From: First Nations Inuit Health - Ontario Region
Subject: H1N1 Update and H1N1 vaccine information shared during zone teleconferences
Date: October 28, 2009

Wunnumin Lake First Nation Community Pandemic Plan

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 08:52 — admin

(an evergreen document)

Wunnumin Lake First Nation Logo

Wunnumin Lake First Nation

P.O.Box 125
Wunnumin Lake, Ontario
P0V 2Z0

Prepared by:

Sharon Mckay

Working Group members:

Sharon Mckay, Band Councillor,
Tommy Sainnawap, Health Director
Andrea Drodge, Community Health Nurse
Sarah Jane Cromarty, Community Health Representative (CHR)
Chris Cromarty, Elder