Flu Vaccine
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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit starting secondary school catch-up immunization clinicsThe health unit is partnering with local school boards to offer school-based immunization clinics at Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools during February and March.HealthFeb 6
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Alberta doctors urge vaccinations as influenza deaths mountTo Dec. 31, 2022, 77 Albertans had their deaths attributed to influenza. That number is approaching double the decade’s average.HealthJan 6
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Early results show flu vaccine more than 50% effective: BCCDCThe BCCDC says this year's vaccine appears to cut the risk of medically attended influenza-like illness by more than half, with an estimated vaccine effectiveness of 55 per cent.HealthDec 23, 2022
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200 more Albertans hospitalized with flu since last week'Respiratory illnesses increase in the fall and winter, when people spend more time together indoors.'CanadaDec 22, 2022
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Flu season: Why are so many Canadian children falling sick?The flu season started early this year in Canada, doctors say, which means kids started getting sick earlier.HealthDec 16, 2022
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Children experiencing hallucinations as part of Influenza A: Vernon doctorAs an emergency doctor I have seen many other kids hallucinating these last few weeks while sick with Influenza A.HealthDec 13, 2022
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B.C. flu vaccination rate for kids edges upward after weekend blitz, but most still not immunizedAbout 77,500 people had received the vaccine between Dec. 5 and Dec. 11, and 30 per cent of British Columbians aged six months and older have now been vaccinated.HealthDec 12, 2022
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B.C. public health officer pledges weekly update after flu deaths of 6 kids, teensThe statement was Henry's first mention of flu deaths among children, despite holding a media briefing Monday specifically to update the public on a surge in respiratory illnesses.HealthDec 9, 2022
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6 children in B.C. have died of a flu-related illness this season: BC CDCThe BC Centre for Disease and Control said it is aware of six reports of influenza-associated deaths among children and youth (under the age of 19) in the province.HealthDec 7, 2022
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B.C. doctor pushing for flu vaccine clinics at schools across the provinceVancouver family physician Dr. Anna Wolak says school-based clinics would ensure the vaccine is connected directly with people who need it.HealthDec 6, 2022
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