One confirmed case of H1N1 flu was identified in a Brandon girl aged 10 to 19 years-old. She recovered from the symptoms of a mild flu and did not require hospitalization.      

Health officials anticipate more H1N1 flu viruses to surface in the province but say the outbreak is similiar to a typical flu season and most cases are expected to be mild. 

Health Sector Planning and Response

• Manitoba Health and Healthy Living has provided clinical-care guidelines and infection prevention and control guidelines for health-care workers in managing suspect or known cases of influenza-like illness.
• Regional health authorities are prepared to establish specialized clinics if required to more appropriately manage suspected cases of H1N1 flu.  Food Safety and Animal Health     
• Monitoring swine in Manitoba for a variety of flu viruses remains an ongoing process as part of provincial measures to increase the health and safety preparedness of the pork industry.  So far, there is no evidence this new virus is circulating in Manitoba swine herds.
• The Manitoba government has been in contact with the Manitoba Chicken Producers, Manitoba Egg Producers and Manitoba Pork Council to share information with swine and poultry producers and all local veterinarians on the H1N1 virus.  

For links to more information, visit the H1N1 flu website at http://www.manitoba.ca/index.html.