"Getting a flu shot is essential," said Dr. Kirsten Fiest, a professor of epidemiology and critical care medicine at the University of Calgary.

More than 300 pharmacies in Nova Scotia are preparing to provide the flu shot under new rules due to COVID-19.

The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has launched a campaign urging residents to wear masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra said they've been having weekly meetings with healthcare practices to discuss possible solutions, such as outdoor clinics.

They suggest several measures, including that the province set up vaccination centres where public health nurses, community pediatricians and volunteer doctors can inoculate large numbers of people.

The Province of Manitoba is having to look at new approaches to flu vaccinations and clinics this season, in keeping with coronavirus safety measures.

The British Columbia government is continuing to fight COVID-19 by first attacking the flu.

Schools across Canada are preparing how to handle sick students in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, which coincides with the regular cold, flu and allergy season.

Flu season typically runs from November to April, and there are particular challenges this year because of COVID-19, including the possibility of flu season coinciding with a second wave.

As Canada prepares to battle both influenza and the coronavirus this fall, we can look south for clues on what might happen.