Everyone can help to limit the spread of respiratory illness! Manitobans are encouraged to use these precautionary measures:
- Cover your cough - cough 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 hands cleaners are also effective.
If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection:
- Stay home from school or work and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Reduce the spread of germs, by avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth and by washing your hands frequently.
- Contact your health-care provider if you are concerned that you may need care.
Use these posters in your workplace and community to remind people of these ways that help prevent the spread of respiratory illness.
| Cough Etiquette | Ètiquette Respiratoire |
| Hand Hygiene | Hygiène des Mains |
Go to http://www.gov.mb.ca/flu/flu_resources.html for facts on the H1N1 flu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Click the link below to download the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Manitoba H1N1 Flu Bulletin
(Updated June 12, 2009)
| Health H1N1 Bulletin (English) | Health H1N1 Bulletin (French) |
For personal advice on self-care or when to seek further care, Manitobans can phone Health Links-Info Santé at any time at 788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257.
For links to more information, visit the website at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth .