H1N1: What you need to know
The Town of Newmarket, in partnership with York Region Community and Health Services, is committed to bringing residents the most up-to-date information on the H1N1 flu virus.
York Region Community and Health Services confirms that H1N1 has been identified in York Region. Residents are advised to take the usual measures to reduce the risk of transmission of respiratory illness. See What can you do for more details.
Cases of H1N1 have been confirmed in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Other countries are reporting cases as well.
H1N1 is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu. The symptoms include fever, fatigue, lack of appetite, coughing and sore throat. Some people with swine flu have also reported vomiting and diarrhea.