Top Doc – Influenza and H1N1 information

What you should know

Help prevent the spread of influenza

• If ill, stay home from work, school and avoid public places.
• One of the best ways to prevent influenza is to get the influenza vaccine every year.
• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than your hand.
• Clean hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
  • Read more on how to clean your hands
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.
  • Read more tips

What to do if you think you are sick with the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus

If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection with a sudden fever and cough:

• Practice self-care and stay home from work or school;
• Rest and avoid close contact with others until your symptoms have gone away.

If your symptoms are getting worse or not improving, call Health Link Alberta or your health care provider for advice.

• Be sure to tell them about your symptoms. 

If you later become short of breath or develop other symptoms of severe illness, contact your health care provider or go to an Emergency Department.

• Read more on what you should know and do

Influenza posters

• Cover your cough (8.5 X 11)
• Know what to do to fight H1N1 (11 X 17)
• Hand washing sign – Do Bugs Need Drugs

Influenza immunization

• Find an influenza immunization clinic in your area
• Find a pharmacy offering the pandemic H1N1 vaccine free of charge

Call Health Link Alberta

For medical advice call:

• Toll-free in Alberta, call 1-866-408-5465
• In Edmonton, call 780-408-5465
• In Calgary, call 403-943-5465
• Health Link Alberta website