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January 04, 2010

H1N1 flu clinics are re-opening their doors today to Albertans and the province’s deputy medical officer of health says there’s still demand for swine-flu vaccinations.

H1N1 clinics to reopen after holidays

December 24, 2009

Alberta Health Services has deemed demand for H1N1 vaccinations is strong enough to re-open three mass clinics for six days after the holidays.

Calgary teen's death sends droves to H1N1 clinics

December 23, 2009

Alison Lodge wasn’t intending to get her H1N1 vaccination, but the death of a Calgary teen and the impending closure of the city’s clinics made her think twice.

The latest wave in hand sanitizers

December 22, 2009

Seems like the latest don't-leave-home-without-it is a hand sanitizer.

Teen dies of H1N1

December 17, 2009

Balloons will be released Monday in memory of a 16-year-old teen who died on Tuesday from H1N1.

Six days left to grab vaccinations at H1N1 clinics

December 17, 2009

If you haven’t got your H1N1 shot, and still want to get it at one of the city’s mass vaccination clinics, you’ve got about six days left before they shut down.

Two H1N1 vaccination clinics to close Friday

December 10, 2009

Two of Calgary’s six mass vaccination clinics will close at the end of working hours Friday – and not be re-opened, according to a release.

No plans to shut Calgary’s H1N1 immunization clinics: AHS

December 09, 2009

Calgary’s H1N1 immunization clinics continue to remain steady, with no plans yet to shut them down or cut hours, according to Alberta Health Services.

Nova Scotia officials confirm two more H1N1-related deaths

November 25, 2009

The number of H1N1 deaths in the province is now at five after provincial health officials confirmed yesterday two more infected Nova Scotians died last week.

Short waits and lineups greet H1N1 vaccination patients

November 24, 2009

Waits less than 30 minutes greeted Calgarians at H1N1 vaccinations clinics across the city yesterday as the first day of general immunizations ran smoothly.

Honey, did you give the cat swine flu?

November 23, 2009

Sneeze into your arm, unless you’re holding your cat. Swine flu is spreading to pets.

Flu vaccine available to everyone

November 23, 2009

Starting today, Alberta Health Services will allow anyone who wants to receive the H1N1 vaccine to get it at one of seven clinics in Calgary.

All children to be eligible for vaccine

November 19, 2009

Children and families are next in line to receive their H1N1 vaccinations starting Friday, according to the provincial government.

Hospitals face crunch

November 17, 2009

Hospitals are overloaded with H1N1 patients and health officials warn we haven’t hit the peak yet, but they announced new categories for immunizations this week set to phase in the general public.

First responders hoping to access H1N1 vaccine

November 16, 2009

First-response groups in Calgary should have an answer today from Alberta Health Services regarding its decision to put them next in line for the H1N1 vaccine.

Will H1N1 usher in new era of telecommuting?

November 16, 2009

After all, the Toronto-based professional organizer figured, a worldwide pandemic meant scores of employees confined to their homes, desperate for the services of someone who specializes in establishing effective and ergonomic home offices.

QMJHL postpones games amid confirmed H1N1 cases

November 12, 2009

BOUCHERVILLE, Que. - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has postponed three games after some players on the Shawinigan Cataractes and P.E.I. Rocket contracted the H1N1 virus.

Third wave of H1N1 expected this winter: Officials

November 10, 2009

Alberta health officials confirmed they are expecting a third wave of H1N1 to sweep across the province this winter.

Schools tackle H1N1

November 10, 2009

As H1N1 counterattacks are well underway in hospitals and doctors’ offices across the country, colleges and universities are also stepping up their efforts to ensure the safety of students.

U of Ottawa prof set to discuss health risks at WHO event

November 09, 2009

A professor from the University of Ottawa hopes to gather perspectives from around the world in terms of risks such as H1N1 and beyond, when she attends an international working group in Lyon, France, next month.

Vaccine eligibility expands this week

November 09, 2009

Two new categories of high-risk individuals will be eligible for their H1N1 immunizations this week.

Organized approach at flu clinics

November 06, 2009

As scores of parents and children lined up yesterday at the city’s vaccine clinics, one distinct word was tossed around missing from last week — organized.

Four more Albertans die of H1N1 as vaccination clinics re-open

November 05, 2009

The same day vaccination clinics re-opened across the province, officials announced four more Albertans infected with the H1N1 virus have died.

Clinics reopen for kids under 5

November 05, 2009

Protocol for Calgary H1N1 flu clinics will be noticeably different as Alberta Health Services re-starts its vaccine campaign today.

Fallout over Flames

November 05, 2009

With a national microscope affixed squarely on them, Alberta Health Services axed a mid-level manager after H1N1 vaccinations were given last Friday to the Calgary Flames and their families.

The full statement from Alberta Health Services regarding the Flames vaccinations

November 04, 2009

Read the full statement and apology from Alberta Health Services regarding the vaccination of members of the Calgary Flames and their family members.


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