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Influenza

Influenza (the flu) is an infectious respiratory disease that saps your strength and affects your breathing. In most instances, resting at home and avoiding spreading the flu to others is recommended, unless you are at increased risk due to a health condition, or exhibit severe symptoms.

Find out more about flu symptoms, care at home, when to see a doctor, pandemic influenza and avaian flu, and flu shots.

		Influenza, Pandemic Influenza, and Avian Flu The difference between the flu and pandemic influenza, and information about avian flu.

		Influenza Treatment Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus.

		Influenza Information for Schools and Parents General information about influenza, to help teachers and families better understand the flu and what a pandemic is.

On-line information and resources about influenza (flu), from the Government of Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments.

News Release - September 28, 2008

Immunization

Provincial immunization programs, provided through the public health offices of health regions.

Pandemic Planning

Saskatchewan has plans for dealing with a possible pandemic.

Health Regions

Contact your local public health office for more information about immunizations.

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