H1N1 Information - Background Resources for the Classroom

Pandemic information for schools and parents is available on-line from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health at http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/influenza-monitor

Information about influenza symptoms, prevention and treatment in Canada at www.fightflu.ca/

Access to information from Government of Canada departments and agencies on pandemic, avian and seasonal influenza at
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/influenza/index-eng.php

Information on emergency preparedness at home and work at
http://www.safecanada.ca/menu_e.asp

Information on animal diseases, including influenza at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/swigri/swigrie.shtml

H1N1 Flu Virus - Food Safety Facts for Consumers - http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/swigri/fooalie.shtml

Animals and the H1N1 Flu Virus - Questions and Answers - http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/disemala/swigri/queste.shtml

A five-minute video on proper cough and sneeze etiquette at http://www.coughsafe.com/

NOTE: The cough safe video is available as a free resource when you visit the site and view the streaming video. By linking to this site, the Ministry of Health approves of the prevention messages in the video, but does not make any recommendation to others about purchasing or licensing any of the materials offered by the company.