Health Sister, Hazel Buckmire-Austin, administering the H1N1 vaccine to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John. (Image: Donnay Deane)

The Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine is here.

A second wave of the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak locally can only be known when there are confirmed cases of the disease.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John (FP) 

The number of persons seeking medical attention for influenza-like illnesses in Barbados has declined significantly over the past two weeks. 

Minister of Health, Donville Inniss

Nurses are currently preparing for the second wave of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, while also enhancing their knowledge and skills in the management of the pandemic.

Dr. Joy St. John 

The number of confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1 (2009) for Barbados now stands at 147, with a third death being recorded among infected persons. 

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John (FP)

Barbados has recorded its second death in an adult who has been confirmed as positive for Influenza A (H1N1).  

Dr. Joy St. John 

The number of confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 in Barbados has now risen to 112, inclusive of the death that was reported earlier this week.

Dr. Joy St. John (FP) 

An adult is the first person in this country to die as a result of Influenza A (H1N1).  This was disclosed today by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Joy St. John, who pointed out that the individual had underlying medical conditions.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joy St. John 

The recent surge in the incidence of reported cases of persons across the island exhibiting flu-like symptoms is putting some strain on the public health care services.

The Ministry of Health today issued the following guidelines in relation to the availability of Tamiflu - an antiviral medication which is recommended for all persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who require hospitalisation or are showing signs of severe illness, and those who are at higher risk for complications.