Is there a vaccine available?
Yes. Both adjuvanted and non-adjuvanted pH1N1 vaccines are available.
Go to the online Flu Clinic Locator to find a clinic near you, or contact your family doctor.
Is the pH1N1 swine flu virus the same as human H1N1 viruses?
No. The pH1N1 pandemic is very different from typical influenza seasons. While pH1N1 infections, so far, have been generally mild, pH1N1 is infecting more and younger people than usual. It is very unusual to have a higher risk of severe influenza infection among younger people. Compared with seasonal influenza, we are expecting a greater proportion of the young population to suffer severe outcomes.
For more information on the pH1N1 vaccine, visit ImmunizeBC
