Flu Shot
Province launches annual flu shot campaign
Last year’s flu season saw 12 people die in the province, and there were 150 flu-related hospitalizations across the province. Continue reading
Flu shot now available across Nova Scotia
By Natasha Pace Reporter
The vaccine is free for all Nova Scotians. Continue reading
Interior Health says it’s time for the flu shot
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
With the start of flu season, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) is reminding Okanagan residents to protect themselves with a flu shot. Continue reading
Here’s why Canada may be in for a miserable 2017-18 flu season
A miserable flu season may be in the works as influenza arrives on Canada’s doorstep, experts are warning. Continue reading
Flu shots available in Alberta starting Oct. 23; AHS not offering nasal spray
Albertans will be able to get a flu shot starting Oct. 23, 2017. This season, AHS will not be offering the nasal spray option. Continue reading
Is there a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage?
A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against swine flu. Continue reading
Health Unit reports back-to-back heavy flu seasons in London
This year’s flu shot offered significant protection, but London still had one of its heaviest flu seasons on record. Continue reading
Alberta flu death toll climbs to 41 for 2016-17 season
Alberta has recorded 41 flu-related deaths so far during the 2016-17 season. Continue reading
Alberta flu death toll climbs to 38 for 2016-17 season
Alberta has recorded 38 flu-related deaths so far during the 2016-17 season. Continue reading
‘We should be modelling the way’: flu vaccination rate for SHR providers
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Less than 60 per cent of health care providers in the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) have gotten a flu shot this season. Continue reading
