As Australia continues to navigate its influenza season, experts are warning about a surge in pediatric hospital visits caused by severe flu symptoms among children.

Canadian authorities are reporting a decline in influenza cases following a late-spring surge, but in another country they monitor, flu cases are on the rise. What does this mean?

This flu season is expected to be a rough one. Preliminary data suggests this year's flu vaccine is only 10 per cent effective against the main strain, but health experts still recommend getting a flu shot.