Flu Season

• Waterloo Region reports first case of influenza for the 2021-22 flu season

  As COVID-19 mandates around masking are being lifted in the province, Waterloo Region reported its first case of influenza on Monday for this 2021-22 season. 

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  Mar 21
  
• HPE Public Health confirms first case of Influenza A in the region

  The Hastings Prince Edward health unit has confirmed its first case of Influenza A for the 2021-2022 flu season, and is recommending that all residents get vaccinated.

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  Jan 17
  
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• Number of flu shots administered in Alberta has tripled in 2 weeks

  The number of flu shots administered in Alberta has tripled in two weeks, reaching 916,184.

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  Nov 11, 2021
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• B.C. confirms season’s first flu cases, urges vaccination amid COVID pressures

  Officials say it's too soon to tell what flu strain will be dominant this season, but that the four types detected so far are included in this year's vaccine.

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  Nov 4, 2021
• Nearly 300,000 doses of influenza vaccine administered in Alberta, 3 cases confirmed so far

  Nearly 290,000 flu shots have been administered so far in Alberta. Health experts are urging all Albertans to be vaccinated as the province continues to grapple with COVID-19.

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  Oct 28, 2021
• Important to take flu shot seriously, says Manitoba virologist as province launches campaign

  Manitoba has launched its annual flu shot campaign, and its success is going to be dependent on whether or not people take the flu seriously, says virologist Jason Kindrachuk.

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  Oct 22, 2021
• OPH flu shot campaign expected to coincide with COVID-19 vaccines for kids

  Ottawa Public Health's clinics for flu shots will be targeted at the youngest eligible residents and their families, as well as those who face barriers getting the shot.

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  Oct 22, 2021
• ‘Terrifying’ and ‘super scary’: B.C. parents on infant respiratory illness during COVID-19

  Parents of children with respiratory illness say it's a terrifying experience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Oct 21, 2021
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• BC Children’s Hospital reports spike in respiratory infections among kids

  The BC Children's Hospital has increased its testing for COVID-19 as more children present symptoms of respiratory illness this month.

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  Oct 20, 2021
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• Canada could be heading for flu season amid 4th wave of COVID-19, Tam says

  Last year, Canada was spared the brunt of flu season thanks to strict public health measures to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

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  Oct 15, 2021