Free flu shots available in Saskatchewan starting Oct. 22
The free flu vaccine will be offered in Saskatchewan beginning Oct. 22 and is recommended to all people six months of age and older. Continue reading
Flu Season
Mild start to B.C. flu season, but officials still recommend vaccine
The BCCDC says by this time last year, there were already five to 10 times as many reported flu cases. Continue reading
With temperature dropping, Alberta prepares for flu season
Albertans will be able to start receiving the flu shot on Oct. 15. Continue reading
Group calls for greater availability of high-dose flu vaccine in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness is rolling out new high dosage vaccinations this flu season for some of the province’s most vulnerable citizens. Continue reading
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 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
