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Elderly Man Dies After H1N1 Shot

Posted: 11/18/09 9:40AM
Filed Under: CanadaTop NewsDeadly AccidentsMedical StoriesNews That Stunned UsSwine Flu Outbreak

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

A Quebec man in his 80s died after being vaccinated against swine flu, officials said Tuesday.

Severe Vaccine Reactions Rare: Health Chief

Posted: 11/17/09 3:34PM
Filed Under: CanadaTop NewsScience & TechSwine Flu Outbreak

Out of 6.6 million H1N1 vaccinations, there have been 36 reported serious adverse reactions to the vaccine in Canada and one suspected death as of Nov. 7, says the chief public health officer.

Hundreds of Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Discarded in Canada

Posted: 11/15/09 12:30PM
Filed Under: Crime FilesTop NewsMedical NewsSwine Flu Outbreak

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Some health authorities across the country have tossed out hundreds of doses of the swine flu vaccine because of miscalculations over how many of the time-sensitive dosages are needed at community clinics.

H1N1 Sufferer Blames Air Canada for Her Flying While Sick

Posted: 11/13/09 9:44AM
Filed Under: CanadaSwine Flu OutbreakTroubles in the Air

Liz Overduin
Liz Overduin says she felt she had no choice but to fly while she had swine flu. (CBC)

A woman who tried to re-book her Air Canada flight because she contracted H1N1 was told by the airline that she would have to pay an extra $692 to push back her departure date.

Canadians Think H1N1 Risks Exaggerated: Poll

Posted: 11/12/09 9:33AM
Filed Under: CanadaSwine Flu Outbreak

Canadians are evenly split over the federal government's handling of the swine flu, but more than half believe concerns over the risk of H1N1 are exaggerated, a new poll by EKOS indicates.

Do you feel this outbreak is being blown out of proportion by government and the media?
  •  Yes
  •  No
  •  I'm not sure
How concerned are you about H1N1?
  •  Very
  •  Somewhat
  •  Not at all

Canadians Think H1N1 Risks Exaggerated: Poll

Posted: 11/12/09 9:33AM
Filed Under: CanadaSwine Flu Outbreak

Canadians are evenly split over the federal government's handling of the swine flu, but more than half believe concerns over the risk of H1N1 are exaggerated, a new poll by EKOS indicates.

Do you feel this outbreak is being blown out of proportion by government and the media?
  •  Yes
  •  No
  •  I'm not sure
How concerned are you about H1N1?
  •  Very
  •  Somewhat
  •  Not at all

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