In response to the outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu), Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors. 

Visitors to TEGH	Flu Vaccine Clinics & Assessment Centres
Handwashing Information	Caring for H1N1 Patients at Home

For visitors and those with routine out-patient appointments

• People who have symptoms of respiratory illness (including new cough, fever, runny nose, other respiratory symptoms, vomiting and/or diarrhea) should contact their healthcare provider or call TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
• For information about H1N1, call the ServiceOntario INFOline at:  1-800-476-9708 (8am-8pm) or go to the following website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine-porcine/faq_rg_swine-eng.php
• If you have a routine out-patient appointment and are experiencing symptoms, please call to reschedule your appointment.
• Please do not visit a patient or accompany a patient to the hospital if you are suffering from any of the flu-like symptoms.
• Toronto East General Hospital always screens patients for respiratory illness, but we are taking special precautions at this time.  Please note:  if you report any flu-like symptoms, it will be necessary for you to wear a mask while at the hospital.
• Very important – Please wash your hands frequently and observe any other infection control practices that our staff indicate as necessary while you are at the hospital.
• Additional information about visiting family and friends at TEGH

• How to handrub
• Handwashing instructions
• Hand sanitizing instructions