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What else do I need to know?

  • To date, the risk of fatality from H1N1, even for people most at risk for contracting the virus, is less than that of the general population for regular seasonal flu.
  • The seasonal flu shot is not expected to protect you against the H1N1 flu virus.
  • A vaccine is expected to be available in late October via public health clinics.
  • Antiviral medications are available in limited amounts for those who are particularly ill or at particularly high risk.

Click here to view the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Ontario's Report.