Flu

• Ontario residents can now get updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot

  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.

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  Oct 28
  
• Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines

  According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.

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  Apr 29
  
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• Manitoba’s top doctor hopes to see increased vaccination numbers

  Dr. Brent Roussin said 18 per cent of Manitobans have rolled up their sleeves for their coronavirus vaccines and 25 per cent have received their flu shots.

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  Feb 16
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• Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be behind low flu vaccination in Alberta

  Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this season.

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  Feb 2
• B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenza

  Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.

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  Jan 25
• B.C. doctors urge parent vigilance with respiratory season still in full swing

  On Thursday, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported that a third child's death had been associated with influenza.

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  Jan 5
• B.C. reports third child’s death linked to influenza

  A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province.

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  Jan 4
• B.C. issues warning after 2 children die of flu-related illness

  The BCCDC said Friday that levels of influenza and RSV were at their highest so far this year, and have reached peaks seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Dec 29, 2023
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• Health authorities warn of rise in strep infections among B.C. children

  While most people recover with antibiotic use, infections can spread and become life-threatening in the form of pneumonia or toxic shock.

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  Dec 22, 2023
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• 90% of Saskatchewan residents under 64 have not gotten COVID-19 shot this season: CRISP report

  From Sept. 18 to Dec. 16, slightly over 12 per cent of people in Regina and Saskatoon between six months and 64 years old were vaccinated against COVID-19.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023