Why was there so much conflicting advice coming out of Canada around seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines?
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is responsible for providing recommendations to provinces and territories on immunization. Provinces and territories are ultimately responsible for vaccination decisions in their respective jurisdictions. Since the H1N1 Flu Virus first appeared in Canada, we have said that PHAC advice on addressing the virus would evolve as information became available. The Government of Canada has taken the time to review all the emerging evidence around seasonal flu immunization and a potential link to H1N1 and has remained transparent with the Canadian public throughout this process. Q6. Does the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommendation mean that provinces and territories which delayed or cancelled their seasonal flu immunization campaigns will have to reinstate them? There has never been a one-size fits all approach to seasonal vaccines in Canada and this year is no different. Provinces and territories have not previously had to administer
