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As the birds continue to fly north, concerns are growing over the spread of dairy bird flu. Avian influenza has spread to cattle in several US states — including along the Canadian border — and even transferring to one human in Texas. As Sarah Offin reports — that has producers here in Alberta on high...

With respiratory illness season in full swing in B.C., health authorities are reporting another child has died from flu-related complications. Emily Lazatin reports.

Recent data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows influenza and COVID-19 cases are decreasing across the country. As Global’s resident health reporter, Katherine Ward explains that the numbers are encouraging — but doctors say it’s important not to let your guard down.

Peterborough and area public health units are reporting a drop in COVID-19 and respiratory syncytail virus (RSV) cases, but respiratory illnesses such as influenza are on the rise. Experts are urging residents to get the flu vaccine, and if they do get sick, stay home. Tricia Mason has the latest….

Provincial health officials are urging parents to have their children vaccinated now that a third child has died in B.C. due to complications linked to influenza. Jennifer Palma reports on what parents need to know.

The highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, is predicted to make the rounds once again in Lethbridge. Warm weather has delayed a spike in waterfowl illness and death, however, bird-watching enthusiasts and scientists alike are keeping an eye on the situation. Sarah Jones has more.

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) shows influenza and COVID-19 cases are decreasing across the country. While the numbers are encouraging, doctors say it’s important not to let your guard down. In Toronto, a mother accused of murdering her severely disabled daughter, has been cleared on all charges. Cindy Ali was previously...

B.C.’s top doctor is warning the peak of the winter respiratory illness season is expected in the coming weeks, with influenza, RSV and COVID-19 all circulating. Richard Zussman reports.

Influenza and RSV rates continue to be of concern in BC. Global BC Medical Contributor Dr. Birinder Narang has the latest on infection rates, plus he tells us about a new Health Canada approved RSV vaccine.

Influenza cases are continuing to rise in B.C., with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirming a third child has died from complications from the virus. The centre says all three fatalities were individuals under the age of 10. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 5, 2024.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning of a rise in respiratory illnesses after the deaths of two children. Early findings indicate the children experienced secondary bacterial infections which can cause complications with influenza.

COVID-19, RSV and influenza cases are on the rise this holiday season, putting pressure on hospitals across Canada. Heather Yourex-West explains how some facilities are breaking the rules to accommodate patients, and how health officials fear the situation has become unnecessarily serious due to the dwindling number of Canadians getting vaccinated.

Critics of the Alberta government say new documents show the province interfered with this fall’s vaccination campaign. Papers obtained by the Global and Mail say the province told health officials not to mention COVID or influenza, and later a provincial news release removed references to vaccine efficacy and an encouragement to get vaccinated. Now some...

Public Health’s recent efforts to bring equity focus to vaccine accessibility in Nova Scotia is well underway and the Public Health Mobile Units are along for the ride. They’re offering COVID-19, high-dose influenza and standard influenza vaccines from one end of the province to the other. Amber Fryday reports.

Ontario company BTNX produced millions of COVID-19 rapid tests which were distributed in schools, hospitals and grocery stores across Canada. The federal government paid $2 billion for 400 million kits. But Jeff Semple explains why this brand of test may not have worked as well as advertised. COVID-19, RSV and influenza cases are on the...

B.C.’s top doctor is urging those who work in the poultry industry to get their flu shot as cases of avian influenza continue to rise in the province. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains why the H5N1 illness, commonly known as bird flu, remains a concern for humans as respiratory illness season kicks into...

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging the public to get immunized with the latest COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as emergency departments and clinics see an uptick in patients with respiratory symptoms. In an update on Mon. Dec. 11, 2023, she explained the difference between flu strains currently circulating in B.C. and who is...

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on the number of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines administered to British Columbians during the fall immunization campaign. She also provides an update on the viruses public health officials are seeing in the community and how to stay safe this respiratory season.

Bill Welychka gets his influenza and COVID-19 vaccines live on the air

It has been one month now since the B.C. government launched its influenza and Covid-19 vaccine campaign, and so far, it has seen a steady number of people looking to protect themselves this respiratory season through vaccination, including many in Kelowna. Jayden Wasney reports.