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H1N1 INFLUENZA UPDATE

Media Release

• April 29, 2009
• May 1, 2009
• May 5, 2009
• May 8, 2009

Health Alert – Severe Respiratory Illness and Human H1N1 Influenza

The Ontario Ministry of Health has set up a public inquiry line for members of the public at 1-800-476-9708 - Hours of Operation:  8:00 am - 8:00 pm  (7days/wk)

• Information on Human H1N1 Influenza
• Ontario Ministry of Health
• Travel Health Notices

Fact Sheets

• Information for Health Care Providers
• Handwashing
• What do You do if You have the Flu?
• Influenza or Cold?
• Staying Healthy During an Influenza Pandemic
• Cover Your Cough
• Fever and Temperature Taking - Guidelines for Children
• Get Informed Be Prepared
• Reduce the Risk
• Infection Prevention and Control Measures
• Facts About Influenza and Influenza Pandemic
• What Parents Can Do to Care for Their Children with Influenza
• Caring for Yourself or Family Member During an Influenza Pandemic
• H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) 

KidFit

We all have a vested interest in the promotion and protection of the health of our children and youth. The Timiskaming Health Unit is working with elementary school communities on an exciting project to help create and enhance healthy school nutrition environments in Timiskaming! (read more)

Food Survey

The Timiskaming Health Unit conducts a food cost survey every year in local grocery stores to calculate the cost of eating well in the district of Timiskaming. Data collected in 2008 revealed that the cost to purchase groceries for a nutritionally adequate diet is $143.32 per week, or $620.58 per month for a family of four (two adults with two children). Find out what this means for you, your family and your community. Follow the links for more information.

• Cost of Eating Well media release  
• The Cost of Eating Well in the Timiskaming District Nutritious Food Basket Report 2008 

Nutrition

Do you have questions about nutrition and healthy eating? Then follow the link to EatRight Ontario to browse by topic, or to email or speak to a Registered Dietitian.

Walkable Communities

• Read about Walkable Communities click here
• Tell us about how walkable your community is. Click here to take  survey 

An amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act banning adults from smoking in cars where children under the age of 16 are present comes into effect January 21st, 2009. For more information about creating a smoke-free ride, click here. 

The Timiskaming Health Unit has developed a report focused on our local health and environment that will be released in a series of mini-reports over several months.

The first report, entitled Safe Water is now available.

Physical Activity in Children - Report Card 2008

The 2008 Report Card on Physicial Activity for Children and Youth -released today by Active Healthy Kids Canada and its partners Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute - Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (CHEO-HALO) and ParticipACTION.

Canada's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth for 2008 is the fourth annual overview of key indicators in relation to the physical activity levels of Canada's young people.  While the Report Card is again a comprehensive overview of issues, this year the focus is on screen time and physical activity.

A full copy of the report can be found at http://www.activehealthykids.ca

Visit the Immunization Schedules for infants and children and adults to see what Ontario recommends and provides free of charge.