Influenza vaccines might arrive after flu season starts in Ottawa, officials say
Other parts of Canada might get their first shipment of flu vaccine a little late, too. Continue reading
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Flu vaccine available to Albertans starting Oct. 21
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
Alberta pharmacists and health-care workers are preparing for the upcoming 2019-2020 flu season. Continue reading
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
“Even though you may have never had the flu, that doesn’t mean you never will,” said pharmacist Jason Hinton. Continue reading
London health officials encouraging vaccination ahead of potentially difficult flu season
Australia is seeing unusually high flu activity for this time of year, which could indicate how the virus will impact places across Canada, including London. Continue reading
Australia is having a terrible flu season. Here’s why that matters for Canada
Australia’s flu season is hitting early and hard. Here’s why Canadian experts are keeping a close eye on it. Continue reading
Calgary mother shares survival story after the flu forced her into a coma
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
“I never would have thought in a million years that a flu would take somebody down like this.” Continue reading
Second wave of flu cases continues to spread across New Brunswick
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Dr. Jennifer Russell says flu season peaked in January but a second wave of the flu is still infecting people. Continue reading
London’s 2019 flu season has been ‘predictable’ so far: health unit
While 17 flu-related deaths have been recorded since September 2018 in the London region, that number is significantly lower than the season before it. Continue reading
Southern Alberta seeing decline in influenza cases
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
Alberta Health Services is encouraging those who have not had their flu shot to get one. Continue reading
This season’s flu shot effective enough to block 7 of 10 cases: BC CDC
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Seven out of 10 unvaccinated cases could have been prevented, had those individuals instead chosen to be vaccinated,” said the BC CDC. Continue reading