Pandemic H1N1 Influenza among CSC Inmates 2009 – 2010:
Summary of Vaccination Campaign, Cases, and Outbreaks
June 2011
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V: Summary
Summary
- During the pandemic influenza H1N1 period 2009-2010, CSC overcame a number of response challenges:
- Immunized over 8,000 (more than half of all inmates) in a short timeframe,
- Detected and managed over 150 cases of ILI and H1N1;
- Responded to and controlled H1N1 outbreaks in 9 CSC institutions
Acknowledgements
This report was prepared by:
- Jennifer Heys, Epidemiologist, CSC Public Health Branch
Acknowledgements to:
- Regional Managers Public Health
- Institutional Nurses
- Regional Directors, Health Services
- CSC Public Health Branch and Clinical Services Branch, National Headquarters