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H1N1 Virus Information
The H1N1 Virus - what you need to know
The Manitoba government is working with health-care providers and organizations such as regional health authorities across the province to watch for and care for people with symptoms of flu-like illness such as fever, cough, tiredness and aches.
If an individual is exhibiting flu-like symptoms, they may be contagious for up to a week. They should:
- Stay home from school or work and limit contact with others to reduce the chance of infecting them.
- Reduce the spread of germs by avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth, covering your cough by coughing into your elbow or sleeve or using a tissue, and by washing your hands frequently.
- Contact your health-care provider or Health Links–Info Santé if you are concerned that you may need care.
Here are some new resources for people involved in the Corrections, Transporting, and Group Home areas, as well as a fact sheet for Residential Caregivers. We also have a new SAFE Bulletin designed to help keep you unaffected by the virus.
We also have a resource for Government Workers in non-health care settings.
As with all infectious respiratory diseases, all Manitobans are encouraged to use routine precautionary measures.
- Cover a cough by coughing into your elbow or sleeve or using a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Maintain your health by making healthy food choices, being physically active and getting enough sleep.
For more information on the H1N1 Flu, visit Manitoba Health's H1N1 Flu website.