Flu Season
Influenza outbreak declared at Peterborough’s Fairhaven Long-Term Care
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A home-wide Influenza A outbreak comes after a respiratory illness outbreak last week. Continue reading
Calgary woman shares previous flu coma experience in support of family waiting by ailing mother’s bedside
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
“It felt like I was having dreams, seeing myself sitting in a hospital bed and seeing my family sitting next to my hospital bed and having conversations,” the Calgary mother remembered. Continue reading
Calgary mom with H1N1 flu in medically induced coma
According to her family, Nevada Cunnington was the picture of health over Christmas but on New Year’s Day, she began to feel unwell. Continue reading
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Canada having ‘substantial’ flu season so far, off to faster start than last year’s
This year’s flu season is shaping up to be another bad one, according to public health data. Continue reading
Influenza outbreak declared at Peterborough long-term care facility
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough Public Health will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Jan. 23. Continue reading
17 Albertans with confirmed cases of influenza have died so far this flu season
According to Alberta Health Services’ latest numbers, 17 people have died with lab-confirmed cases of influenza so far this flu season. Continue reading
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Number of flu cases in Nova Scotia down slightly, but the worst is yet to come
So far in Nova Scotia the number of confirmed cases is slightly down from last year. Continue reading
Influenza cases not slowing down in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan health officials said there were 162 new influenza cases reported between Dec. 9 and 15. Continue reading
Plan ahead: Fraser Health urges people to be prepared this holiday season
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Fraser Health says being prepared can avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency department. Continue reading
Four dead as flu season hits Saskatchewan early
By David Baxter Reporter
Flu season has set in earlier than usual and the dominant strain is more prone to infect young children. Continue reading