H1N1 flu virus Manulife Group Benefits continues to monitor the outbreak of the H1N1 Flu Virus. To help prevent the spread, the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Public Health Agency recommend that people stay at home if they are ill with flu-like symptoms. At Manulife Financial, our business continuity plans are in place to ensure Group Benefits is able to manage a larger outbreak if one occurs. Our Customer Service Centres are prepared to respond to your questions regarding benefits coverage, and we'll continue to update this space with more information as it becomes available. General • H1N1 Flu Virus FAQ (PDF) • Pandemic Planning (PPT) • Benefits Bulletin (H1N1) (PDF) Travel • Benefits Bulletin - Emergency Travel Assistance Information for Winter Travellers (PDF) Please use these links to visit other sites for current updates and tips related to the H1N1 flu virus: Videos, podcasts and more - The physicians from McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and Montreal Medical International, in association with BlueRush Digital Media, have produced a unique interactive website featuring videos, audio podcasts and more. With information presented by Dr. Michael Libman (Director of Infectious Diseases, MUHC) and Dr. Michael Churchill-Smith (President, MMI and MUHC International the site is dedicated to providing the public with helpful and practical information about the H1N1 flu virus. Disclaimer: Manulife Financial is not responsible for the availability or content of external websites. The material contained in this video/website is general information and is provided for informative and educational purposes only. This information should not be used as a substitute for the personal, professional medical advice of your physician. Further note that the data and other information in the medical field changes frequently and are subject to differing interpretations. Please be advised that the content of this site is for information and educational purposes only and should in no way be considered as Manulife Financial Group Benefits offering medical advice. Please consult with your attending family physician(s) or other health care provider(s) as may be needed. • World Health Organization (WHO) • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Public Health Agency of Canada • Foreign Affairs and International Trade – Travel Warnings • Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) • Privacy in the Time of a Pandemic - Guidance for Organizations *Manulife Financial is not responsible for the availability or content of external websites.