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Flu season is near, and experts warn it’s time to act. With vaccine fatigue lingering, Ontarians are urged to get the flu shot to stay protected.

The province says both vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctors' offices across the province, and it's safe to get them at the same time.

Dr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer, says it's especially important for people considered high-risk to get a flu shot. 

As Canada enters the early stages of influenza season, experts warn that Australia’s record-breaking flu outbreak may offer a troubling glimpse of what might come.

The teen remains in critical condition in BC Children's Hospital, and Henry said an extensive investigation had yet to find a possible source or any other cases.

As Taylor Swift's show kicks off in Toronto, health experts warn that large crowds and public transit could increase the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu.

The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at the same time.

Health officials in Alberta are sounding an alarm over delays in delivery of some vaccines they say could be contributing to vaccine fatigue and a low vaccination rate.

As cold and flu season ramps up in Canada, a group of medical professionals is calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term illnesses.

Health Canada has approved updated mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 COVID-19 subvariant. These vaccines are approved for use for people six months and older.

Your future sick self will thank you.

There are no indications that H5N1 bird flu would spark a pandemic, but experts urged preparedness including stockpiling vaccines and using wastewater testing.

Albertans can now book appointments for COVID-19 and flu vaccines for bookings starting on Oct. 15 and RSV immunizations starting on Oct. 21.

As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches, and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season.

Health Canada has approved the vaccine, mRESVIA, for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease in older adults, the company said.

The United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak.

Surrey police said they received a call from a woman saying she and her husband had been shot not far from their vehicle, where the child was inside.

"We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk," reads a joint statement.

The Montreal Canadiens have made it back-to-back wins to start a crucial five-game homestand. The latest victory was Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.

Adam Lowry scored in overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 to snap their four-game losing streak.