H1N1 Pandemic

Study finds H1N1 immunization had huge impact

dblaikie — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:35:00 -0400

Campaign prevented an estimated 900,000 cases of flu, 105,080 visits to doctors, 28,721 emergency visits, 427 hospitalizations, 52 deaths and saved $20 million.

Canada remains vigilant as second wave of H1N1 flu virus subsides

mluff — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:30:09 -0400

The second wave of the H1N1 flu virus outbreak has tapered off, but the Public Health Agency of Canada is urging Canadians to remain vigilant in protecting themselves and their families in the fight against the H1N1 virus and seasonal flu.

Alberta rescinds H1N1 pandemic HR protocols

dblaikie — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:28:00 -0500

'Normal human resource practices' have now resumed across the province.

Nfld. public sector unions sign H1N1 agreement

dblaikie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:59:00 -0500

Covers rescheduling of staff to respond to absenteeism resulting from the flu pandemic.

PEIUPSE postpones convention due to H1N1 crisis

dblaikie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:21:49 -0500

President Shelley Ward says it is 'simply the safest thing to do' in the circumstances. A decision will be made later on when to reschedule.

OHA antagonistic despite H1N1 crisis, says OPSEU

dblaikie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:44:00 -0500

Threatening more cuts and layoffs and creating a chill in labour relations.

NSGEU puts bargaining on hold during H1N1 crisis

dblaikie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:00 -0500

Union accepts request from Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations (NSAHO) to devote full public resources to the situation.

Auditor blasts Tories for poor emergency planning

dblaikie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:46:00 -0500

'Canada needs to have a planned and coordinated approach in place so that federal, provincial and municipal agencies know what part they will play in managing a crisis.' - Sheila Fraser.

HSABC asks members to take part in H1N1 program

dblaikie — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:59:00 -0500

'When you receive your H1N1 vaccination, you will also be offered vaccination against seasonal flu.'

MGEU concerned by record checks of employees

dblaikie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:28:30 -0400

Advises workers with family services and housing department to 'hold off' until more information is available.

N.S. unions sign historic 'Good Neighbour Protocol'

dblaikie — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:40:18 -0400

'It is such an honour to come together on something so important to all of us – our members and our families.' - Joan Jessome, NSGEU president.

B.C. report warns of H1N1 equipment shortage

mluff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:57:05 -0400

The Canadian Press is reporting that a leaked internal government report warns that the B.C. health system could be overwhelmed by a surge in critically ill patients at the peak of this flu season.

Priority groups named to receive H1N1 flu vaccine

dblaikie — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:31:00 -0400

Public Health Agency of Canada says pregnant women, people with chronic conditions, children six months to five years old, people living in remote communities and health care workers will be invited to get vaccinated first.

School janitors overworked because of H1N1 fears

dblaikie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Lone janitors cannot do all the extra bathroom and desk cleaning now being demanded of them.

Manitoba commits $47 million for H1N1 planning

dblaikie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:44:00 -0400

The money will go towards purchasing vaccine, anti-viral drugs, masks, gloves and gowns, as well as hiring more staff to care for the sick.

N.B. child care centres looking at H1N1 insurance

dblaikie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:29:00 -0400

Working with health and social development departments to come up with a plan in case centres are forced to close.

U.S. medical body joins call for N95 respirators

dblaikie — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0400

NUPGE has already asked the Public Health Agency of Canada to issue 'fit-tested NIOSH approved N95 respirators' to all health care workers exposed to the H1N1 flu virus.

NUPGE wants respirators for health care workers

dblaikie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:31:00 -0400

PHAC should follow the 'precautionary principle' for everyone who comes in direct contact with the pandemic influenza virus and make a 'fit-tested NIOSH approved N95 respirator' available to each employee.

Flu vaccine plan will be too slow: CMAJ

mluff — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:31:44 -0400

Canada's approach to vaccinating people against swine flu is too slow to protect the most vulnerable, an editorial in Monday's Canadian Medical Association Journal says.

Temporary voluntary transfers to deal with H1N1

dblaikie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:31:00 -0400

MGEU and other health care unions address health and safety concerns relating to flu outbreak.

Globe and Mail scaremongering over H1N1 pandemic

dblaikie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:30:00 -0400

Article alarms the public irresponsibly and unfairly maligns some of the most dedicated workers in Canada.

WHO sets H1N1 pandemic vaccine priority; Canada developing new treatment rules

mluff — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:46:17 -0400

International group of experts recommend health care workers be first in line for vaccine. At the same time, governments in Canada are developing new rules to help doctors prioritize who gets access to scarce treatment if vaccine isn't available.

NAPE says members lack H1N1 protective gear

dblaikie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:29:00 -0400

Exposed to risk doing daily diagnostic tests.

WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic

dblaikie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:33:00 -0400

Longer-term response now required to deal with outbreak that may last months or years.

Paramedics may have been exposed to H1N1 flu

khawley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:27:30 -0400

'I think we need to look at our whole system and re-evaluate how these calls come in.' - Tim Scharer, Winnipeg Paramedics Local 911.