Flu Season

• Will Canada see a spike in influenza cases after COVID-19? Experts weigh in

  Will Canada see a low number of cases again, or a spike in infections? Here's a look at what experts say could happen.

  Canada

  May 11
• Influenza cases down significantly across Interior Health region, province say health officials

  "The lineups for flu vaccine were unprecedented," said Dr. Toye Oyelese. "I mean, pharmacies were running out of vaccines."

  Health

  Jan 6
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• While COVID-19 surges, health officials cautiously optimistic seasonal flu cases dropping

  With all of the alarm about COVID-19, health officials are cautiously optimistic that this year's flu season will be a different story.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2020
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• ‘Exceptionally low’: Canada’s flu season drops amid coronavirus restrictions

  Many health experts feared that a fall wave of COVID-19 would not only be worse than the first wave in the spring, but it would come just as seasonal flu infections started to spread.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2020
• Alberta has reported 0 cases of influenza so far this season

  There have been no lab-confirmed cases of influenza reported in Alberta so far this flu season.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
• Guelph’s health unit says there are enough flu shots for everyone

  Guelph's public health unit says residents should not be worried about flu shot availability.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2020
• Booking an appointment for the flu shot proving difficult in the West Island

  Online bookings are full as many people struggle to get the shot for the seasonal flu.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2020
• More than 1,000 get flu shots at Bridgewater drive-thru clinic

  Over the course of four days, over 1,300 people stopped by to get their shot at the drive-thru clinic. 

  Consumer

  Nov 1, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Downtown Hamilton pharmacy offering ‘drive-thru’ flu shots

  A Hamilton pharmacy is holding the first of what it hopes will be many flu clinics in which people with appointments receive the shot while in their car.

  Oct 21, 2020
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• Saskatchewan pharmacists preparing for ‘pretty crazy’ flu shot season, advise calling ahead

  Come Monday you'll be able to get your flu shot in Saskatchewan, but pharmacists are warning people to be patient this year amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2020