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  Caring for yourself when you have the flu
Outlines signs of the flu and describes key points for taking care of oneself when ill with influenza. Lists assessment criteria for determining when to seek medical assistance. Describes how to care for a child at home and when to take them to see a doctor. Offers suggestions for staying healthy.
Source: Saskatchewan Health
 
  FOCUS on the influenza pandemic
Introduces Quebec's provincial website for pandemic information and provides information on hand washing, respiratory hygiene and what to do when ill with influenza.
Source: Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec
 
  Plain talk about influenza (the flu)
Contains influenza self-care information written for adults who are improving their English reading skills.
Source: Alberta Health and Wellness
 
  Preparing for pandemic influenza in Manitoba: a guide for the public from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
Provides information for the public on many aspects of pandemic influenza and presents Manitoba's public health response strategy.
Source: Manitoba Health
 
  Self-care
Chapter 5 of the "Regional Pandemic Influenza Response Plan" provides the public with information and tools for caring for themselves and family members during the pandemic. Information is supplied on influenza and its transmission, on reducing the risk of contracting influenza, self-diagnosis, when and where to turn for help, self-treatment and care for relatives at home.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health
 
  Taking care of yourself and your family: what to do if you get pandemic flu
This fact sheet provides information about how to care for yourself at home if you become sick with pandemic flu. Includes information concerning symptom control, household practices, and when to seek medical advice for adults and children.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
 
  Treating pandemic flu: what your health care provider will need to know and may ask you to do
Outlines procedures for taking care of oneself at home, describes how to find medical attention, and provides a checklist of information healthcare providers will need to know.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care