Does Canada have enough antivirals stockpiled to treat Canadians in the event of a pandemic?
Federal, provincial and territorial governments have stablished a national stockpile of antivirals for use in the event of an influenza pandemic. Additional supplies are being acquired, including antiviral solution for young children and other people who cannot swallow capsules. Governments intend to increase the stockpile to 55 million doses—enough to treat the estimated number of Canadians who will require medical attention during a pandemic.
