H1N1

H1N1, or why eastern Ontario was sicker than the rest
Lianne Lahaie
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

The high rate of poverty and chronic disease in the united counties resulted in this area being hit hardest by the H1N1 flu virus in all of Ontario.

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, chief medical officer of health with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), made a presentation about the impact of H1N1 at the United Counties of Prescott-Russell (UCPR) council meeting on Tuesday, February 16.

H1N1 clinics: Western Quebec dates
Justin Bromberg
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

UPDATE: Tuesday, December 15, 6 p.m.

While the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has now wrapped up its H1N1 vaccination clinics, Quebec's Health and Social Services Agency of the Laurentians (CSSS) has announced that its clinics are now open to everyone.

See below for dates and times in your neighbourhood.

Ontario scales back H1N1 vaccinations due to shortages
Justin Bromberg
Monday, November 2, 2009

The provincial health minister has asked citizens to stay away from H1N1 immunization clinics unless they are part of the six high-priority groups that require the vaccine most urgently.

Health Minister Deb Matthews said at a press conference Sunday that the province's supplies are "significantly lower" than expected.

Following a production problem at the plant of the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, the number of vaccines distributed to the province has been significantly reduced.

Photo gallery: Hawkesbury H1N1 clinic overwhelmed by demand
Philippe Morin
Friday, October 30, 2009

 

UCDSB schools closing to extracurricular activities
Justin Bromberg
Friday, October 30, 2009

UPDATED: Friday, October 30, 3 p.m.

The 89 schools of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) will be closing to community use and extracurricular activities from Monday, November 2 to Monday, November 16 in an effort to reduce the spread of influenza A (H1N1) and focus on cleaning efforts.

UCDSB manager of communications Terry Simzer said the board is acting with the consultation of local health authorities, including the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU).

Laurentians QC health authorities prepared for H1N1
Justin Bromberg
Friday, October 30, 2009

The provincial health agency in the Laurentians region of Quebec is working closely with their local Health and Social Services Centres (CSSS) to provide additional clinic services in light of a second wave of influenza A (H1N1).

The Agence de la santé et des services sociaux des Laurentides (ASSL) recently unveiled its H1N1 preparatory measures at its last board meeting in late September.

Measures include extra storage of supplies and medical equipment, vaccines for the general population, and the creation of non-traditional consultation sites.

EOHU urges calm in light of H1N1 activity
Justin Bromberg
Thursday, October 29, 2009

UPDATED: 5 p.m.

In light of recent media coverage and public concern surrounding the H1N1 influenza, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, chief medical officer of health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), held a press conference late Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the status of its immunization clinics and school outbreaks.

"The two deaths related to H1N1 this past week - as tragic as they were - in Eastern Ontario and in Toronto are extremely, extremely rare cases," Roumeliotis said.

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