The number of Albertans who have received the flu shot has jumped significantly over the past week.
So far, 848,771 people in the province have been vaccinated – an increase of nearly 46 per cent.
In Calgary, 347,781 people have received the flu vaccine. In Edmonton, 275,494 people have been vaccinated.
Influenza A is by far the most predominant flu strain with 133 diagnosed cases in the province.
45 Albertans have been hospitalized with lab-confirmed influenza, and six people with the flu have died.
There’s been one death in the Calgary zone, 3 in Edmonton, 1 in the North and 1 in the South zone.
The Flu – By the numbers – as of Nov 13, 2014
Albertans vaccinated: 848,771
Confirmed cases: 148 (133 Influenza A, 15 Influenza B
Patients hospitalized: 45
Albertans deceased: 6 (1 South, 1 Calgary, 0 Central, 3 Edmonton, 1 North)
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