The H1N1 flu vaccine is now available in Ontario for adults 65 years and over with underlying or chronic medical conditions. If you are 65 years old and over and have one of the conditions listed below*, please contact your family health care provider to get your H1N1 flu shot. In the event that your doctor does not have the H1N1 flu vaccine, please contact your local public health unit to find out where you can get your flu shot.

Log on to www.ontario.ca/flu to find contact information for your local Public Health Unit, or call ServiceOntario, Infoline at 1-800-476-9708 (Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559. In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation: 8:30am - 5:00pm

The Ministry had previously announced on November 10, 2009 that the H1N1 immunization program was expanded to seniors aged 65 and over who live in institutions like long-term care homes.

This year it’s a different flu season. If you are in one of these groups, you are encouraged to get your flu shot as soon as you can.

*Chronic conditions: People with the following chronic conditions are more at risk of developing complications from H1N1 infection if they do get sick:

• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Asthma and chronic lung disease  
• Liver disease
• Diabetes
• Serious obesity
  
• Diseases or treatments that affect the immune systems such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, organ transplants
• Blood disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Medical conditions where people have difficulty swallowing or are at risk of choking
• Children and adolescents' medical conditions treated for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin®).