OAHPP is hosting a scientific session, called Preparing for the fall flu season. The purpose of the meeting is to:

• Provide an opportunity to discuss the recent scientific evidence behind H1N1 surveillance and epidemiology
• Review  the lessons learned locally and internationally to date
• Identify potential clinical indicators to aid in the preparation for fall 2009
• To hear about our laboratory services
• To review current public health measures

Speakers:

• Dr. Richard Schabas, medical officer of health, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit
• Dr. Natasha Crowcroft, director, Surveillance and Epidemiology , OAHPP
• Dr. Michael Gardam, director, Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control, OAHPP
• Dr. Don Low, medical director, OAHPP laboratories
• Dr. Doug Sider, physician consultant, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, OAHPP