Alberta Influenza

• Hundreds of thousands of Albertans roll up their sleeves at start of immunization season

  Since the start of the respiratory virus season at the end of August, pharmacies have given out more than 90 per cent of COVID doses and more than 80 per cent of flu doses.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2023
  
• Alberta COVID hospitalizations up 73% since July: health minister

  On Monday, Alberta's health minister provided updated data on influenza, RSV and COVID-19 cases, and that the dashboard that should contain those numbers is still delayed.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2023
  
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• Alberta influenza cases continue downward trend in first week of 2023

  Between Dec. 31, 2022 and Jan. 7, Alberta Health reported 13 more deaths and 106 more hospitalizations than the previous week, and 160 more lab-confirmed cases.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2023
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• Alberta doctors urge vaccinations as influenza deaths mount

  To Dec. 31, 2022, 77 Albertans had their deaths attributed to influenza. That number is approaching double the decade’s average.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2023
• 200 more Albertans hospitalized with flu since last week

  'Respiratory illnesses increase in the fall and winter, when people spend more time together indoors.'

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• Stollery Children’s Hospital emergency provisions worry pediatrician: ‘This is unprecedented’

  'It's unsafe for children who get sick from anything, because there just simply aren't enough of us to take care of them in a timely way,' said pediatrician Dr. Tesheen Ladha.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2022
• Influenza hospitalizations continue to mount in Alberta

  High influenza hospitalization trends continue in Alberta.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2022
• Alberta Health Services adds influenza, RSV to online assessment tool

  An updated online assessment tool can help Albertans determine whether they have COVID-19, RSV or influenza, and find out the best course of treatment.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
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• Calgary school Advent concert moved to online over health concerns

  The annual Advent concert for the Calgary Catholic School District will go online after school illnesses surpassed a threshold the district set earlier.

  Education

  Dec 12, 2022
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• Peak of influenza may have passed, but prep underway for more waves: Alberta health minister

  Alberta’s health minister says the peak of influenza in the province may have passed, but it's far from done.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2022