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Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Shiloh

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2009/09/c2312.html

14 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario
All Cases Are Mild

TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 14 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus, bringing the total
number of cases in Ontario to 76.
Laboratory testing has confirmed that the H1N1 flu virus is the same as
the one in Mexico and the United States. All of the cases to date are
considered mild.
Public health officials are investigating a possible linkage between
three unconfirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus in Japan and Ontario.
The Ontario cases involve 37 males and 38 females (further information
still pending for one of the new cases) with an age range of 1 to 52. The
breakdown by health unit is as follows:

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Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
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Toronto 7 25
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York Region 2 14
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Peel Region 3 10
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Durham Region 0 7
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Windsor Essex 0 5
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Halton 2 4
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Sudbury and District 0 3
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Simcoe Muskoka District 0 2
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City of Ottawa 0 2
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Oxford County 0 1
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Middlesex-London 0 1
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Hastings and Prince
Edward Counties 0 1
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Hamilton 0 1
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TOTAL 14 76
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The next Ontario update will be issued on Monday, May 11th.

QUOTES

"Due to the intensity of our surveillance efforts and our increased
laboratory testing capacity, we expect to identify more cases. Ontarians
should continue to protect themselves and those around them by washing hands
frequently, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, and staying at home if
you're sick."
- Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu)
including headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of
appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes
and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in
adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with
chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.

- People returning from Mexico who have symptoms of respiratory illness
should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario
at 1-866-797-0000.

- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario
INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and Long-
Term Care website.

LEARN MORE
For more information about H1N1 flu virus.
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=a8dc0e52b02e278)

To learn more about hand washing.
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=cc22375d5c8c219)

Read about public health initiatives in the province.
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
ontario.ca/health-news
Disponible en fran?ais


For further information: Steve Erwin, Minister's Office, (416) 326-3986;
Andrew Morrison, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, (416) 314-6197
 
Re: Ontario: AH1n1 Cases May 9th+

Re: Ontario: AH1n1 Cases May 9th+

Four health workers test positive for swine flu
CP

May 12, 2009

Officials of Toronto's University Health Network say four employees have tested positive for swine flu.

Only one - an employee at Princess Margaret Hospital - has had contact with patients and all four are expected to return to health quickly.

A spokeswoman for the hospitals - Princess Margaret, Toronto General and Toronto Western - said patients should attend regularly scheduled treatments.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090512.TORFLUART2250/TPStory/?query=h1n1
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/637344

2 Ontarians with swine flu now in hospital
Toronto heart patient said to be on life support
May 21, 2009 04:30 AM

Theresa Boyle
Health Reporter

Two Ontarians are now hospitalized with swine flu and other underlying health problems, including a Toronto man with congestive heart failure.

The provincial health ministry is revealing few details about the cases, but a source has said the 60-year-old Toronto man is on life support. He has been in Toronto Western Hospital for more than a week.

Officials revealed yesterday that the second individual is in hospital but said patient confidentiality prohibits them from revealing where.

There have been 272 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Ontario, all but two of them mild. The outbreak is hitting hardest in the GTA, where 233 people have tested positive.

The mild cases also include five Ontarians who were admitted to hospital after experiencing influenza-like symptoms. It wasn't until after they were released that lab results showed they tested positive for the H1N1 flu virus.

Meantime, media in Cuba are reporting that a 14-month-old Toronto boy has tested positive for the virus. This is Cuba's fourth case of H1N1. The boy, who recently arrived in Cuba with his parents, was tested for the virus after experiencing a fever and respiratory symptoms. He was hospitalized and is now symptom-free, though he continues to be treated with antiviral medication, as do others who came in contact with him.

Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to seasonal influenza and can include cough, fever and sore throat.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/e...irmed-cases-of-h1n1-flu-virus-in-ontario.html

23 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario
May 22, 2009 3:00 PM

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, says there are 23 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 294.

All of the cases reported to date, with the exception of two, are considered mild. Two people, who have the H1N1 flu virus, have been hospitalized with a number of underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 150 males and 144 females with an age range of <1 to 62. The breakdown by health unit is as follows:

Health Unit


New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases

Toronto 14 124

York Region 5 43

Peel Region 40

Halton 3 38

City of Ottawa 13

Durham Region 10

Windsor Essex 5

Simcoe Muskoka District 1 5

Waterloo Region 2

Sudbury and District 3

Hamilton 3

Wellington Dufferin Guelph 2

Oxford County 1

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 1

Middlesex-London 1

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties 1

Out of province (*) 2

TOTAL 23 294

(*) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not reside in the province.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Canada. Baby admitted to Sick Kids with swine flu.

Baby admitted to Sick Kids with swine flu

Both children admitted to Sick Kids this week have underlying medical conditions


May 22, 2009
Theresa Boyle
HEALTH REPORTER


A baby has been admitted to the Hospital for Sick Children after the swine flu aggravated an existing respiratory condition, according to a source.


In the past week, the 1-year-old was admitted, discharged and then re-admitted to the Toronto hospital. The child is said to be in stable condition.

Earlier in the week, an 8-year-old was hospitalized at Sick Kids after the H1N1 flu virus exacerbated an existing, chronic condition. That child has since been discharged.

Meantime, staff at Toronto Western Hospital have begun removing a 60-year-old man with congestive heart failure and H1N1 from life support, according to the source. A feeding tube was removed yesterday, but he remains on a heart-and-lung machine.

The three cases have been more serious than other H1N1 cases reported in the province because the patients in question have continued to require hospitalization and treatment after having tested positive for the virus, which has exacerbated their underlying medical conditions.
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<cite cite="http://www.healthzone.ca/health/article/638862">HealthZone.ca - News & Features - Baby admitted to Sick Kids with swine flu , Both children admitted to Sick Kids this week have underlying medical conditions</cite>
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Canada. Swine flu puts toddler in hospital. (May 23, 2009, Edited)

Swine flu puts toddler in hospital

Like 2 other patients, child has pre-existing medical conditions worsened by H1N1 virus

May 23, 2009
Theresa Boyle
Kristin Rushowy


A 1-year-old child has been hospitalized in Toronto after contracting swine flu, which aggravated an existing lung problem, according to a source.


The child is in stable condition at the Hospital for Sick Children, with a flare-up of a pre-existing respiratory condition triggered by the H1N1 virus. In the past week, the child was admitted, discharged and then readmitted.

Earlier in the week, an 8-year-old was hospitalized at Sick Kids after the virus exacerbated an underlying condition, according to the source. That child has since been discharged.

At Toronto Western, a 60-year-old man with congestive heart failure and H1N1 is on life support, his condition deteriorating.


These three cases have been more serious than 291 other cases reported in Ontario because the patients in question have continued to require hospitalization and treatment after testing positive for the virus, which has exacerbated their medical conditions.

As of May 20, there were 719 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Canada. They include a 39-year-old northern Alberta woman with chronic, pre-existing medical conditions, who died on April 28. A subsequent autopsy failed to show whether the virus played a role in her death.

Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are at greater risk of contracting the flu and suffering from complications.

In Ontario, 294 people have so far tested positive for the virus, the majority of them in the GTA. Many cases involve students. Letters have gone out to parents advising of cases at 21 schools in the Toronto District School Board, three in the Halton Catholic Board and four in the Peel District School Board.

Schools are operating as usual, but students are being reminded that frequent and proper handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the spread of viruses.

Yesterday, the World Health Organization revised its criteria for raising its global flu alert.

In addition to considering geographic spread, it will now also look at severity of illness before deciding whether to declare that a Phase 6 pandemic is underway.

The WHO has been under political pressure to make the change by many of its 193 members, who fear a pandemic declaration would trigger mass panic, and be economically and politically damaging.

Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to seasonal influenza and include headache, chills and coughing. On average, about 4,000 Canadians die each year of influenza and its complications.

But H1N1 is being taken more seriously because it is uncertain how severe the outbreak of the new virus will get.

Most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which anticipates more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths associated with this new virus.

Health officials are worried about the virus mutating and a second wave of it hitting in the fall, when the regular flu season starts.

There is currently no vaccine to protect against H1N1, but the WHO expects one to be ready by the end of June or early July.

Toronto Star
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<cite cite="http://www.healthzone.ca/health/article/639196">HealthZone.ca - News & Features - Swine flu puts toddler in hospital , Like 2 other patients, child has pre-existing medical conditions worsened by H1N1 virus</cite>
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Canada. Toronto man with swine flu has died

Toronto man with swine flu has died

May 25, 2009 11:03 AM
Theresa Boyle
HEALTH REPORTER


A Toronto man with swine flu has died, according to a source. Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, will be holding a teleconference during which he is expected to discuss the case at 4 p.m. today.


The man, in his 40's, died at his home on Saturday.

EMS had been called out to his house and had attempted to revive him.

It's not known whether he had underlying health conditions.

The H1N1 flu is characterized by symptoms similar to seasonal influenza, including headache, chills and coughing. Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions are at a greater risk of contracting the flu and suffering complications.

As of May 20, there were 719 confirmed cases of the illness in Canada. Ontario has 294 cases, most of them in the GTA.
-
​
<cite cite="http://www.thestar.com/article/639918">TheStar.com | News & Features | Toronto man with swine flu has died</cite>
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2009/27/c8203.html

143 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus in Ontario

TORONTO, May 27 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 143 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Monday,
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 495.
Almost all of the cases reported to date are considered mild. One person
with a chronic pre-existing medical condition died on May 23. It's not yet
clear what role the H1N1 virus played in the fatality which is under
investigation by the Office of the Chief Coroner. Six people who have the H1N1
flu virus were in hospital as of May 26, 2009, a number of whom have
underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 246 males and 248 females (the gender of one
case is unknown) with an age range of (less than)1 to 80. The breakdown by
health unit is as follows:

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Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
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Toronto 81 237
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Peel Region 25 72
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York Region 13 67
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Halton 15 59
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City of Ottawa 3 16
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Durham Region 5 16
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Simcoe Muskoka District 1 6
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Windsor Essex 5
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Hamilton 4
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Sudbury and District 3
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Waterloo Region 2
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 2
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Oxford County 1
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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 1
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Middlesex-London 1
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Hastings and Prince Edward
Counties 1
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Out of province ((*)) 2
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TOTAL 143 495
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((*)) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not
reside in the province.

QUOTES

"The large increase in cases is due to enhanced surveillance, increased
laboratory testing capacity and the processing of a backlog of tests conducted
on the weekend by public health units," said Dr. David Williams, Ontario's
Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza
(flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of
appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes
and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in
adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people
with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.

- People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their
health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the
ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care website

(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_09/swine_flu.h
tml).

LEARN MORE

For more information about H1N1 flu virus

(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_09/swine_flu.h
tml).

To learn more about hand washing

(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/pubhealth/handwashing/hand
washing_mn.html).

Read about public health initiatives
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html) in the
province.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.thestar.com/newsfeatures/swineflu/article/641892

Swine flu cases on the rise in GTA
MAP
Theresa Boyle
Health Reporter

The latest results of confirmed swine flu cases in Ontario show a 41 per cent increase in the number of infected people, the majority of them in the Greater Toronto Area.

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday revealed 143 new cases of the H1N1 flu virus in the province, a jump from 352 to 495 cases. Of those, 139 of the new cases have been reported by public health units in Greater Toronto. The GTA now accounts for 451 cases, or 91 per cent, of all cases in the province.

Provincial officials say the increase in numbers is due to more monitoring, testing and clearing of a backlog of cases.

"The large increase in cases is due to enhanced surveillance, increased laboratory testing capacity and the processing of a backlog of tests conducted on the weekend by public health officials," Dr. David Williams, Ontario's acting chief medical officer of health, stated in a news release.

Toronto has had 237 cases, or almost half of the total cases in the province.

Dr. Barbara Yaffe, associate medical officer of health for the city, said the virus is presenting like regular seasonal flu. "The vast majority of people recover fully," she said.

There have been two deaths of individuals with H1N1 so far in Canada, including a 44-year-old Scarborough man who had diabetes. The results of his autopsy have not yet been made public and it is not known whether the virus was a factor in his death.

Individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes can suffer more complications from seasonal flu. On average, about 4,000 Canadians die from influenza and its complications every year. Most also suffer from underlying illnesses, including heart or lung conditions. Others more at risk include those with compromised immune systems, the very young, very old and pregnant women.

Anyone with concerns about the virus should contact their health-care provider or a provincial government hotline at 1-8....

Some of the individuals who work with relatives of the man who died are afraid of catching the virus.

Provincial numbers are a day or two old and Yaffe said there are actually even more cases in the city.

"I hope the numbers will go down but at this point they are still going up," she said.

Yaffe offered some reasons Toronto is seeing larger numbers than other parts of the province.

"We have a larger population to begin with and a more dense population. People are closer together and it spreads person to person," she said.

"It depends on the behaviour of people who get ill, whether they go to their physician or hospital. Then it depends on the behaviour of the physician or hospital they see in terms of whether they get tested or not," she added.

The number of cases reported is also a reflection of testing behaviour, Yaffe explained.

"Not everyone with the flu gets tested so those numbers only reflect the people who got tested and were positive," she said, adding she would not be surprised if more people in Toronto get tested than in other areas of the province.

"In Toronto, we are more sensitized post-SARS," she said.

In behaving like regular seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus spreads person to person. To contain the spread it is important to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 per cent alcohol.

"In terms of what we're telling people to do ..... it's not that exciting, but that's what's the most important in all this," she said, emphasizing that people should stay at home if they are sick.

If you cough or sneeze, use a tissue and if you don't have one cough or sneeze into your sleeve.

The province is currently recommending testing for the virus for people who are severely ill.

"We know the virus is here so it makes no significant difference to the individual's care. Where it makes a difference is knowing if the virus is circulating," Yaffe said.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Second swine-flu death in Toronto

Jun 01, 2009 05:00 PM

Theresa Boyle
Health Reporter

A 60-year-old Toronto man with swine flu and congestive heart failure has died.

This is the second death of someone in the city with the H1N1 flu virus and the third in Canada.

The man had been on life support at Toronto Western Hospital, part of the University Health Network.

Andrew Morrison, a spokesperson with the Ontario Ministry of Health, says it's not known whether the virus was a factor in the man's death.

On May 23, a 44-year-old Scarborough man who had the virus died. An autopsy failed to show whether the virus contributed to the death of the man, who also had diabetes and significant heart disease.

In April, a 39-year-old northern Alberta woman with H1N1 and a chronic, pre-existing medical condition died April 28. A post-mortem failed to show whether the virus played a role in her death.

To date, there have been 715 confirmed cases of the H1N1 in Ontario. The virus is presented very much like regular seasonal flu, which kills or contributes to the death of some 4000 Canadians annually.


http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/643751
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/03/c2715.html

268 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario

TORONTO, June 3 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 268 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Friday,
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 894.
Almost all of the cases reported to date are considered mild. The vast
majority of these cases have recovered and public health officials estimate
that about 150 people are currently sick.
Two people, who had the H1N1 virus and chronic medical conditions, have
died. Six people who have the H1N1 flu virus were in hospital as of June 2, a
number of whom have underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 454 males and 436 females (the gender of four
cases is unknown) with an age range of (less than)1 to 80. The breakdown by
health unit is as follows:

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Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
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Toronto 123 436
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Peel Region 54 152
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York Region 44 126
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Halton 10 72
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City of Ottawa 18 37
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Durham Region 9 25
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Simcoe Muskoka District 1 10
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Hamilton 2 7
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 2 6
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Windsor Essex 0 5
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Middlesex-London 3 4
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Sudbury and District 0 3
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Waterloo Region 0 3
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Niagara Region 0 1
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Oxford County 0 1
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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 0 1
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Hastings and Prince Edward
Counties 0 1
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Grey Bruce 1 1
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Northwestern 1 1
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Out of province ((*)) 0 2
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TOTAL 268 894
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((*)) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not
reside in the province.

QUOTE

"It's encouraging to see that most of the H1N1 flu cases have fully
recovered. Ontarians should continue to protect themselves and those around
them by washing hands frequently, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, and
staying at home if you're sick."
- Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza
(flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of
appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes
and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in
adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people
with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
- People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their
health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the
ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care website
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=402dcc1e69804c5).

LEARN MORE

For more information about H1N1 flu virus
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=2f58c2c0557cd2d).

To learn more about hand washing.
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=69ffa15ce0a395a)

Read about public health initiatives in the province.
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
ontario.ca/health-news
Disponible en fran?ais


For further information: Steve Erwin, Minister's Office, (416) 326-3986;
Andrew Morrison, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, (416) 314-6197
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/05/c3719.html

184 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario

TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 184 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Wednesday,
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 1,078.
Almost all of the cases reported to date are considered mild. The vast
majority of these cases have recovered and public health officials estimate
that about 150 people are currently sick.
Two people, who had the H1N1 virus and chronic medical conditions, have
died. Six people who have the H1N1 flu virus were in hospital as of June 4, a
number of whom have underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 543 males and 532 females (the gender of three
cases is unknown) with an age range of (less than)1 to 97. The average age of
the cases is 22. The breakdown by health unit is as follows:

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Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
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Toronto 74 510
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Peel Region 34 186
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York Region 33 159
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Halton 16 88
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City of Ottawa 14 51
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Durham Region 6 31
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Simcoe Muskoka District 2 12
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Hamilton 0 7
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 1 7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windsor Essex 0 5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Middlesex-London 0 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sudbury and District 0 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Waterloo Region 0 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hastings and Prince
Edward Counties 1 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Niagara Region 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oxford County 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kingston, Frontenac,
Lennox and Addington 1 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haliburton, Kawartha,
Pine Ridge 1 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grey Bruce 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northwestern 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timiskaming 1 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Out of province ((*)) 0 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 184 1,078
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

((*)) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not
reside in the province.

QUOTES

"The large increase in cases is due to enhanced surveillance and increased
laboratory testing capacity," said Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief
Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu)
including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite,
muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat
irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well
as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic
conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
- People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their
health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario
INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and Long-
Term Care website (http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=585709b800c7e00).

LEARN MORE

For more information about H1N1 flu virus
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=efff1ce041c0082).

To learn more about hand washing
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=8d9a950a0946a31).

Read about public health initiatives in the province
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=5c7b42e59140f0d).
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/10/c5191.html

484 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario

TORONTO, June 10 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 484 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Friday,
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 1,562.
Almost all of the cases reported to date are considered mild. The vast
majority of these cases have recovered.
To date, two people, who had the H1N1 virus and chronic medical
conditions, have died. Ten people who have the H1N1 flu virus were in hospital
as of June 9, a number of whom have underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 808 males and 750 females (the gender of four
cases is unknown) with an age range of (less than)1 to 97. The average age of
the cases is 21.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recently provided updated
guidance to health care providers on who should be tested for the H1N1 virus.
Providers have been asked to only have tests performed on patients requiring
hospitalization and on patients at high risk of complications from the flu.
A review of Ontario laboratory tests shows the majority of people who get
tested do not have either seasonal or H1N1 flu. There is little use for
routine testing since it does not alter the treatment of mild cases.
A more focused approach to testing at this point enables Ontario's public
health laboratory system to expedite testing for hospitalized cases and cases
of suspected outbreaks.

The breakdown of the cases by health unit is as follows:

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New Total
Confirmed Confirmed
Health Unit Cases Cases
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Toronto 159 669
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Peel Region 116 302
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York Region 71 230
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Halton 38 126
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City of Ottawa 57 108
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Durham Region 22 53
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Simcoe Muskoka District 4 16
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Hamilton 3 10
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 3 10
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Windsor Essex 5
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Waterloo Region 2 5
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Middlesex-London 4
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Sudbury and District 3
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Niagara Region 2 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and
Addington 1 2
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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 1 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge 1 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northwestern 1 2
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Oxford County 1
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Grey Bruce 1
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Perth 1 1
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Eastern Ontario 1 1
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Out of province ((*)) 2 4
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TOTAL 484 1,562
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((*)) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not
reside in the province.

QUOTES

"Most of the testing being done right now is often unnecessary since a
majority of the cases are mild and can be diagnosed and treated based on
the symptoms presented to the physician. Since we're asking that only
hospitalized and high risk patients be tested, we expect future reports
will show that the provincial case count is growing at a slower rate."
- Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- About 85 per cent of samples sent for H1N1 flu virus testing turn out
to be negative for any kind of flu.
- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu)
including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite,
muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat
irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well
as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic
conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
- People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their
health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario
INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care website
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=7b3b84dca0c1456).

LEARN MORE

For more information about H1N1 flu virus
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=0e41e5393c7bc00).

To learn more about hand washing
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=0c4af6eb6329609).

Read about public health initiatives
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html)
in the province.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2009/12/c6073.html

143 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario

TORONTO, June 12 /CNW/ -

NEWS

Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 143 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Thursday,
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 1,781.
Almost all of the cases reported to date are considered mild. The vast
majority of these cases have recovered. To date, two people, who had the H1N1
virus and chronic medical conditions, have died. Fourteen people who have the
H1N1 flu virus were in hospital as of June 11, a number of whom have
underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 908 males and 869 females (the gender of four
cases is unknown) with an age range of (less than)1 to 80. The average age of
the cases is 21.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recently provided updated
guidance to health care providers on who should be tested for the H1N1 virus.
Providers have been asked to only have tests performed on patients requiring
hospitalization and on patients at high risk of complications from the flu.
A review of Ontario laboratory tests shows the majority of people who get
tested do not have either seasonal or H1N1 flu. There is little use for
routine testing since it does not alter the treatment of mild cases.
A more focused approach to testing at this point enables Ontario's public
health laboratory system to expedite testing for hospitalized cases and cases
of suspected outbreaks.

The breakdown of the cases by health unit is as follows:

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Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toronto 43 734
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peel Region 42 347
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York Region 33 282
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Halton 6 140
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City of Ottawa 10 130
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Durham Region 1 62
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Simcoe Muskoka District 0 17
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 2 13
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Hamilton 1 11
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Windsor Essex 0 5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Waterloo Region 0 5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Middlesex-London 1 5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sudbury and District 1 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haliburton, Kawartha,
Pine Ridge 0 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Northwestern 2 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Niagara Region 0 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hastings and Prince
Edward Counties 0 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kingston, Frontenac,
Lennox and Addington 0 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 0 2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oxford County 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grey Bruce 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eastern Ontario 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haldimand Norfolk 1 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renfrew 0 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Out of province ((*)) 0 4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 143 1,781
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
((*)) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not
reside in the province.

QUOTES

"Ontario is very well positioned to deal with the World Health
Organization's decision to raise the pandemic alert level of Phase 6. We have
a plan in place to monitor and assess the H1N1 flu virus. We will continue to
implement that plan with our partners and agencies, and to coordinate our
response activities with the Public Health Agency of Canada."
- Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.

QUICK FACTS

- About 85 per cent of samples sent for H1N1 flu virus testing turn out
to be negative for any kind of flu.
- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu)
including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite,
muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat
irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well
as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic
conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
- People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their
health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario
INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care website
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=55cd6eedba7636c).

LEARN MORE

For more information about H1N1 flu virus
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=3670c581c263802).

To learn more about hand washing
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=44ebc21e5e1d035).

Read about public health initiatives
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html)
in the province.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

484 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario



June 17, 2009 3:00 PM

Dr. Arlene King, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, says there are 484 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 2,265.

Almost all of the cases reported to date have symptoms similar to those of seasonal influenza. The vast majority of these cases have recovered. To date, two people, who had the H1N1 virus and chronic medical conditions, have died. Eighteen people who have the H1N1 flu virus were in hospital as of June 16, a number of whom have underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 1,147 males and 1,107 females (the gender of 11 cases is unknown) with an age range of <1 to 80. The average age of the cases is 21.

The breakdown of the cases by health unit is as follows:

Health Unit New Confirmed Cases-Total Confirmed Cases
Toronto 138-872
Peel Region 120-467
York Region 40-322
City of Ottawa 68-198
Halton 37- 177
Durham Region 20-82
Simcoe Muskoka District 12-29
Northwestern 20-24
Hamilton 11-22
Wellington Dufferin Guelph 0-13
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge 4-8
Waterloo Region 2-7
Middlesex-London 1-6
Niagara Region 2-5
Windsor Essex 0-5
Chatham Kent 4-4
Sudbury and District 0-4
Grey Bruce 2-3
Eastern Ontario 1-2
Haldimand Norfolk 1-2
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties 0-2
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington 0-2
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 0-2
Oxford County 0-1
Renfrew 0-1
Thunder Bay 1-1
Out of province (*) 0-4
TOTAL 484-2,265

(*) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not reside in the province.
QUICK FACTS


* About 85 per cent of samples sent for H1N1 flu virus testing turn out to be negative for any kind of flu.
* Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
* People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-8....
* For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Source: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/e...irmed-cases-of-h1n1-flu-virus-in-ontario.html

264 New Confirmed Cases Of H1N1 Flu Virus In Ontario



June 19, 2009 3:00 PM

Dr. Arlene King, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, says there are 264 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus since Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 2,528.

Almost all of the cases reported to date have symptoms similar to those of seasonal influenza. The vast majority of these cases have recovered. To date, three people, who had the H1N1 virus and chronic medical conditions, have died. Twenty people who have the H1N1 flu virus were in hospital as of June 18, a number of whom have underlying medical conditions.
The Ontario cases involve 1,293 males and 1,225 females (the gender of 10 cases is unknown) with an age range of <1 to 80. The average age of the cases is 21.
The breakdown of the cases by health unit is as follows:

Health Unit


New Confirmed Cases-Total Confirmed Cases

Toronto 69-941
Peel Region 80-547
York Region 51-373
City of Ottawa 37-235
Halton 6-183
Durham Region 4-86
Simcoe Muskoka District 3-32
Northwestern 2-26
Hamilton 1-23
Wellington Dufferin Guelph 2-15
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge 0-8
Waterloo Region 0-7
Middlesex-London 1-7
Niagara Region 1-6
Windsor Essex 1-6
Chatham Kent 0-3
Sudbury and District 1-5
Grey Bruce 0-3
Eastern Ontario 2-4
Haldimand Norfolk 0-2
Hastings and Prince Edward Counties 0-2
Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington 0-2
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 2-4
Oxford County 1-2
Renfrew 0-1
Thunder Bay 0-1
Out of province (*) 0-4
TOTAL 264-2,528

(*) - Visitors who were tested and confirmed in Ontario but do not reside in the province.

QUICK FACTS

* About 85 per cent of samples sent for H1N1 flu virus testing turn out to be negative for any kind of flu.
* Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
* People who have symptoms of respiratory illness should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-8....
* For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Shiloh said:
* About 85 per cent of samples sent for H1N1 flu virus testing turn out to be negative for any kind of flu.
Click to expand...

Has Canada implemented the same testing procedures here in the U.S.??

Because if they are only testing serious cases / hospitalizations - this would be disturbing in relationship to the possibility of huge numbers of false negatives
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

From posts #13&14:

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recently provided updated
guidance to health care providers on who should be tested for the H1N1 virus.
Providers have been asked to only have tests performed on patients requiring
hospitalization and on patients at high risk of complications from the flu.
A review of Ontario laboratory tests shows the majority of people who get
tested do not have either seasonal or H1N1 flu. There is little use for
routine testing since it does not alter the treatment of mild cases.
A more focused approach to testing at this point enables Ontario's public
health laboratory system to expedite testing for hospitalized cases and cases of suspected outbreaks.

I dont believe this policy has been changed.
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Shiloh said:
Providers have been asked to only have tests performed on patients requiring hospitalization and on patients at high risk of complications from the flu.
A review of Ontario laboratory tests shows the majority of people who get
tested do not have either seasonal or H1N1 flu. [/B]
Click to expand...

Given the above - doesn't 85% seem like a high rate of negative results? I mean, even the "patients at high risk of complications" are obviously being tested because of some sort of symptom? What?

Given the testing guidelines, it seems to me that -

A) There's a huge outbreak of Mystery Illness that is not flu - but is causing flulike symptoms
or B) They are pulling numbers out of a hat for public appearance
or C) The tests are flawed - giving a huge number of false negatives.

C is the only one that makes sense to me. We've had several news stories where people that eventually died - were tested MULTIPLE TIMES - and still tested negative. (Well, B makes sense too - but in this instance, I think C may be the culprit.)

Note to the public: If it walks, wallows and oinks like a hog - it's probably Swine Flu! There are stories of people that have died because they have been REFUSED Tamiflu - because of negative test results.

If you or a loved one is severely sick,and your treating physician makes a blanket claim that you DO NOT have swine flu, because the test came back negative - GET A SECOND OPINION - GET A SECOND TEST - DEMAND TAMIFLU ANYWAY (assuming the symptoms are in line)
 
Re: Ontario: A/H1N1 Cases May 9th+

Don't know whether this is posted elsewhere:

Tributes paid to Whitby lifeboatman who died after mystery illness
Published Date: 26 June 2009
TRIBUTES have been paid to a granddad who died suddenly after an illness which has baffled doctors. [A man] (60) of Lime Grove ? a major figure in the town's RNLI ? died this month after developing flu-like symptoms...

http://www.whitbygazette.co.uk/news/Tributes-paid-to-Whitby-lifeboatman.5402243.jp
 
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