2009 swine flu pandemic in Canada
2009 Swine Flu Pandemic in Canada
The 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic in Canada (pronunciation: 2009 swahyn floo pan-dem-ik in kan-uh-duh) was a significant health event that affected the country.
Etymology
The term "Swine Flu" is derived from the fact that the virus was similar to those found in pigs. The term "Pandemic" is from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "demos" meaning "people". The year "2009" refers to the year the pandemic occurred.
Overview
The 2009 swine flu pandemic was a global outbreak of a new strain of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, commonly referred to as "swine flu". The first cases were identified in April 2009. The virus reached Canada in the same month, with the first confirmed cases reported in Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
Impact
The pandemic had a significant impact on Canada, with over 400 deaths and thousands of hospitalizations. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) coordinated the country's response, which included widespread vaccination campaigns.
Vaccination
The vaccine used in Canada was developed by GlaxoSmithKline, and was known as Arepanrix. It was an adjuvanted vaccine, meaning it contained a substance designed to enhance the body's immune response to the vaccine.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 2009 swine flu pandemic in Canada
- Wikipedia's article - 2009 swine flu pandemic in Canada
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