Flu

• What is Congo’s mystery flu-like illness? WHO sends experts amid outbreak

  The WHO experts are on their way to Panzi, in the southwestern Kwango province, where they'll deliver essential medicines and diagnostic kits to help analyse the cause.

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  Dec 6
  
• Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway

  A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said.

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  Dec 4
  
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• Health experts urge early flu vaccination amid concerns over low uptake

  Flu season is near, and experts warn it’s time to act. With vaccine fatigue lingering, Ontarians are urged to get the flu shot to stay protected.

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  Nov 21
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• Ontario residents can now get updated COVID-19 vaccine, flu shot

  The province says both vaccines are available at participating pharmacies, public health units and doctors' offices across the province, and it's safe to get them at the same time.

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  Oct 28
• Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines

  According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.

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  Apr 29
• Manitoba’s top doctor hopes to see increased vaccination numbers

  Dr. Brent Roussin said 18 per cent of Manitobans have rolled up their sleeves for their coronavirus vaccines and 25 per cent have received their flu shots.

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  Feb 16
• Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be behind low flu vaccination in Alberta

  Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this season.

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  Feb 2
• B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenza

  Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.

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  Jan 25
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• B.C. doctors urge parent vigilance with respiratory season still in full swing

  On Thursday, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported that a third child's death had been associated with influenza.

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  Jan 5
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• B.C. reports third child’s death linked to influenza

  A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province.

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  Jan 4