Alberta sees 86 flu-related deaths so far this season
So far this season, 86 people have died of lab-confirmed influenza in Alberta. That’s compared to 64 flu deaths last season and 62 deaths the season before that. Continue reading
Flu Season
Flu numbers on the decline in London, Ontario
Since September the 1st, there have been 38 flu-related deaths all of which were people who were older than 50. Continue reading
WDG Public Health hosting Facebook Live forum on the flu
By Alex Gagne Anchor
A Facebook Live forum will field questions from the community and give tips on how to protect you and your family this flu season. Continue reading
Montreal suffering through unusually bad flu season
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The flu season is in full swing in the Montreal area, where it is considered “widespread” in a province where more than double the reported cases have been listed over last year. Continue reading
Scientists inch closer to universal flu vaccine as virus wreaks havoc on North America
A universal flu vaccine would protect recipients from a wider range of strains for a longer period of time, and scientists are getting closer. Continue reading
Health unit says flu season is severe, four more deaths reported
The flu continues to be a serious problem in the London region. Continue reading
Florida nurse’s rant about ‘funky flu’ season goes viral
Nurse Katherine Lockler isn’t holding back in her thoughts on this year’s flu season in this video that has since gone viral. Continue reading
8-year-old boy contracts rare brain infection from the flu
Witten Ramirez is still recovering in rehab where he is learning to walk, sit, stand and talk again after contracting cerebellitis. Continue reading
Health officials warn of a shorter but more intense flu season
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Flu season is underway and health officials are warning that this year may be a shorter season but more intense. Continue reading
Winnipeg hospitals performing well despite tricky flu season: WRHA
The WRHA is reporting a median wait time drop of 0.2 hours from last year. Continue reading
