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March 25, 2010
The province is advising parents whose children have had their H1N1 vaccine shots that they don’t need to get another for this current flu season.
Provincial tally in fight against H1N1 outbreak tops $12.3M
January 21, 2010
The battle against H1N1 in Nova Scotia hasn’t been cheap.
H1N1 cases decreasing in N.S.
December 24, 2009
Nova Scotia continued to see a steady decrease in H1N1 activity across the province last week.
The latest wave in hand sanitizers
December 22, 2009
Seems like the latest don't-leave-home-without-it is a hand sanitizer.
Health officials worry H1N1 may be here to stay
December 17, 2009
Swine flu could keep coming back for “years to decades” and officials acknowledged yesterday they are looking at the possibility of mass-immunizations becoming an annual event.
Kissing under the mistletoe still OK as H1N1 cases dwindle
December 17, 2009
For the first time in months there were no new lab-confirmed H1N1 cases and no hospitalizations due to the virus in Nova Scotia last week.
As H1N1 clinic wind down, officials look ahead
December 16, 2009
As H1N1 clinics come to an end, health officials hope they’ve vaccinated enough people to prevent a third wave.
HRM to see end of H1N1 clinics
December 11, 2009
The last H1N1 vaccination clinics in the Halifax area will be held early next week.
With possible third wave of H1N1 looming, Strang urges vaccination
December 10, 2009
The number of H1N1 cases in Nova Scotia is on a steady decline, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to fear, said the province’s chief public health officer, Dr. Robert Strang.
Online misinformation about H1N1 'frustrates' Nova Scotia's chief public health officer
December 03, 2009
Nova Scotia's chief public health officer is frustrated by misinformation on the Internet about H1N1.
H1N1 claims its seventh victim in Nova Scotia
December 03, 2009
A seventh Nova Scotian has died from H1N1 as the virus continues to recede across the province.
New H1N1 vaccination clinics opening this week
December 03, 2009
Several new H1N1 vaccination clinics will be opening next week in area high schools.
Big turnout for pilot H1N1 vaccination clinics
December 02, 2009
More than 1,000 students received the H1N1 vaccine at two Halifax area high schools this week.
Province expands access to H1N1 vaccine, hospital visitations resume
November 30, 2009
Getting vaccinated for H1N1 may get easier over the next few days as
the Capital District Health Authority expands the number of places
where people can line up for the shot.
Doctor criticizes school board's approach to H1N1
November 27, 2009
A Halifax doctor had some tough questions for the Halifax Regional School Board on Wednesday night, telling board members he was concerned about how HRSB handled the second wave of the H1N1 pandemic in area schools.
Family of man who died of H1N1 flu urge public to get vaccine
November 26, 2009
The family of a 46-year-old Halifax man who died Wednesday after contracting the H1N1 flu virus is pleading with the public to heed the advice of health officials and get vaccinated.
Officials warn against complacency as H1N1 cases decline
November 26, 2009
The second H1N1 wave is declining, but people still need to guard against a potential third wave, provincial health officials stressed yesterday.
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.
Flu assessment clinics to be closed as demand drops
November 24, 2009
The Capital District Health Authority is closing its three H1N1 flu assessment centres until further notice.
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.
Health authorities expect steady demand at H1N1 clinics
November 23, 2009
Vaccination clinics should continue to see a steady stream of people in the next few days after the H1N1 vaccine became available to the general public Friday, a spokesman for Capital Health said yesterday.
Province faces hefty bill for H1N1 vaccination campaign
November 20, 2009
Swine flu immunization will cost Nova Scotia an estimated $20 million, Health Minister Maureen MacDonald said Thursday.
Estimated cost for H1N1 program in N.S. pegged at $20M
November 19, 2009
Nova Scotia's health minister says the overall estimated cost of running the swine flu vaccination program in the province is $20 million.
H1N1 claims third victim in Nova Scotia
November 19, 2009
A third person died from H1N1 in Nova Scotia during the past week.
Authorities change opening hours for flu assessment clinics
November 18, 2009
Capital Health and the IWK Health Centre announced yesterday they’re changing the hours for the Flu Assessment Clinics in both Halifax and Dartmouth.
Second H1N1 vaccinations for children begin this week
November 17, 2009
Health officials in Nova Scotia are providing more information about the availability of the H1N1 vaccine for children.
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.
H1N1 vaccines roll out to Nova Scotia doctor's offices
November 16, 2009
A spokesman with the Capital District Health Authority said Friday about 13,000 doses of the vaccine have been allotted to family physicians in that district.
Crush of H1N1 patients may force cancellation of surgeries
November 16, 2009
Nova Scotia's largest health authority is facing the possibility of having to cancel all scheduled surgeries as it increases the number of beds and staff dedicated to swine flu cases.
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