Flu Season
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Severe flu season may be causing rare brain complications in children, experts warnThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children.HealthFeb 28
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U.S. flu season sees 15-year peak in doctor visitsOf course, other viral infections can be mistaken for flu. But COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, according to hospital data and to CDC modeling projections.HealthFeb 7
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It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSVScientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.HealthJan 11
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Saskatchewan respiratory illness, vaccination numbers downCOVID-19 positivity rates are down since November, says the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report, but so are immunizations.CanadaDec 15, 2024
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Australia had its worst flu season on record. Is it a warning for Canada?As Canada enters the early stages of influenza season, experts warn that Australia’s record-breaking flu outbreak may offer a troubling glimpse of what might come.HealthNov 28, 2024
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Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines now available for all B.C. residentsHealth Canada has approved updated mRNA vaccines targeting the KP.2 COVID-19 subvariant. These vaccines are approved for use for people six months and older.HealthOct 22, 2024
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Province urges Manitobans to combat upcoming flu season with vaccinationsDr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer, says it's especially important for people considered high-risk to get a flu shot.HealthOct 16, 2024
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Cold and flu season: What can Canadians expect this year?As temperatures drop and more Canadians head indoors, the familiar sniffles, aches, and pains may soon follow, signaling the arrival of cold and flu season.HealthOct 2, 2024
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Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be behind low flu vaccination in AlbertaCalgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this season.HealthFeb 2, 2024
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Sask. experts weigh in on flu season with holidays around the cornerAs the holidays approach, two Saskatchewan health experts stress the importance of residents getting their flu shots to avoid complications such as hospitalizations.HealthDec 4, 2023
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