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When it comes to Influenza - Information is your best defence. The links below connect you to H1N1 Flu Information from several public health sites.
The Nova Scotia Department of Health, through the Office of Health Promotion, provides information on public health issues in Nova Scotia, as well as updates and advice on H1N1 from Nova Scotia’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang.
NS Health Link is a new service in Nova Scotia. Registered nurses will give you the advice and information you need and provide reassurance concerning all kinds of general health issues and questions when you dial 811. Reliable information about health topics that interest you is also available on the Health Link website.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is an excellent source of information on public health issues in Canada. Check out their www.fightflu.ca website to learn more about the H1N1 Influenza virus; what you can do to protect your health; and health information for travellers.
The World Health Organization website provides a global view of the H1N1 influenza pandemic. WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system - responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting standards, and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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