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Youth who self-identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual at higher suicide
February 8, 2010 | Same-sex sexual attraction and behaviour less critical than self-identity ... read more
Modernizing patient well-being at the MUHC
February 5, 2010 | Inauguration of the new Cardiology Unit at the Montreal General Hospital ... read more
Vitamin D supplements could fight Crohn's disease
January 27, 2010 | Canadian research team publishes findings in Journal of Biological Chemistry ... read more
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H1N1 Vaccination
The MUHC has received an initial supply of H1N1 vaccine to cover MUHC healthcare workers and high-risk hospitalized patients.... read more
Reducing the Risk
The MUHC has received an initial supply of H1N1 vaccine to cover MUHC healthcare workers and high-risk hospitalized patients.... read more
What is H1N1?
H1NI flu is a new type of flu. It first appeared early in 2009 in Mexico.... read more
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How is H1N1 different from normal seasonal flu?

During the first wave, people who tested positive for H1NI flu generally experienced mild symptoms, much like seasonal flu, and...

Will an annual flu shot offer protection against H1N1 flu?

There is some data to support the notion that the seasonal flu shot offers some protection. However, the annual vaccine was under...

When will the H1N1 vaccine be available?

Health Canada has ordered 50 million doses, enough to supply the Canadian population. Supply is expected in November.

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