HEALTH ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Government of Canada
FLU PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN DURING SUMMER ACTIVITIES
June 30, 2009
For immediate release
OTTAWA – Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq and Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. David Butler-Jones, today shared important information with Canadian parents about how to help protect their children from flu while they participate in summer activities.
Canadian Hurricane Centre Ready For The 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season
HALIFAX, May 21, 2009 – Environment Canada’s Canadian Hurricane Centre is making sure that Canadians are prepared for another active hurricane season.
“A number of international forecast centres have declared that this hurricane season will follow the general trend of the last decade. With that in mind, we want to remind Canadians that it‘s time to start preparing for hurricane season,” says Peter Bowyer, Program Manager for the Canadian Hurricane Centre.
Read more: Canadian Hurricane Centre Ready For The 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Civic Numbers Save Lives
Clearly posted civic numbers help first responders find residents quickly during emergencies, thereby saving lives. However, not all Nova Scotians have posted their civic number. Find out what you need to know about proper civic addressing.
Be Ready for Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic
Emergency preparedness begins at home. When individuals and families are prepared, there’s less chance that they will need scarce community resources when an emergency occurs. With so much attention currently focused on the spread of H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza),now is a great opportunity to remind the public that it is important to be prepared for the possibility of an influenza pandemic.
