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Important Health Update

Altima Dental is committed to informing our patients about current health issues. As your health care provider, we will keep you informed about the advisories of the Canadian Government Health Ministries and Agencies regarding the recent outbreak of influenza H1N1, (commonly referred to as “swine flu”).


Canadians are advised to:

  • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Cough and sneeze in your arm or sleeve, not your hand
  • Keep common surfaces clean and use a disinfectant on shared surfaces
  • Do not share personal items or drinks with someone who is sick
  • Keep doing what you normally do, but stay at home if sick
  • Only visit others who are sick if necessary
  • Wear facemasks only in crowded settings or where there is close contact with others that cannot be avoided, in areas where transmission of influenza A (H1N1) virus has been confirmed (as the effectiveness of facemasks is limited)
  • Inform your health care professional(s) if you have flu-like symptoms (symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, fatigue and lack of appetite)
  • Note that it is unlikely that the seasonal flu shot will provide protection against H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) – there is no vaccine for this particular strain of flu
  • Get the yearly flu shot to protect against seasonal flu and other potential viruses
  • Postpone elective or non-essential travel to Mexico until further notice
  • Call the National Hotline for more info about H1N1 influenza at 1.800.454.8302

Contact us if you have any further questions or concerns. Bookmark this website and visit this News page for up-to-date health and dental information.





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