Will there be a vaccine for the H1N1 flu virus?

Yes. Ontario has ordered enough H1N1 vaccine to immunize 75 per cent of the population. Interested primary care providers (doctors) will be able to immunize their priority targets for immunization the week of October 26. See below for a the list of priority groups. All other interested indiviudals will be able to receive the vaccine starting the week of November 2.

Seasonal influenza vaccine will be available in October (before the H1N1 immunization campaign) for the following groups only:

• Individuals over 65 years
• Residents of long-term care homes

After the H1N1 vaccine has been rolled out, the seasonal flu vaccine will be available to everyone over 6 months who lives, works or attends school in Ontario.

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Question and Answer Information Sheet