The World Health Organization (WHO) released the newest figures for the Swine Flu (H1N1) as well as information on the pandemics current hot spots. Figures reached over 16,700 deaths since it was discovered in Mexico almost a year ago. WHO has stated that tis number is from all reported deaths around the world, but the number could be higher due to inaccurate reporting of failure to notify the organization. While... 

While the H1N1 epidemic shows sporadic transmissions the H1N1 virus continues to show promise that the virus is slowing down across the United States according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anne Schuchat stated in a briefing Friday that the H1N1 epidemic has leveled off and they should soon be able to declare the pandemic over. Unlike in September and October the H1N1 has slowed its... 

On Wednesday, Another staff member (the most senior member) of Alberta Health Services was let go. This worker was involved in the decision that allowed the Calgary Flames as well as their families to jump to the front of the line in order to receive the H1N1 vaccinations shot at a special clinic just last week. The conclusion of the investigation of this case revealed that nearly 150 shots were given... 

There has recently been some outrage caused in Toronto by the rumors that professional athletes have somehow managed to get to the front of the H1N1 flu vaccine lines. Two of the teams accused, the Maple Leafs and Raptors deny doing anything wrong. Most of the players are not speaking about receiving the shots. The chief medical officer of health, Dr. Arlene King, has issued an order to doctors to... 

Members of the of the Calgary Flames organization and their families have been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus in a private clinic while thousands of Albertans were in line to receive the vaccine, or were even denied. Ken King, president of the NHL club said the players and their families have received their vaccines Friday. He said that the organization had contacted the health services in Alberta... 

The vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) began almost everywhere in Canada. If health care workers in New Brunswick were the first in the country to roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against influenza A, last Thursday, those of other provinces will now follow in turn. Emergency personnel and workers in services considered essential for the proper functioning of society (firefighters,...