Flu
Handwashing vs. hand sanitizer: Which one is better at killing flu virus?
Researchers found that active flu virus can remain on the hands and fingers even after using hand sanitizer, Continue reading
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
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
Ontario could face ‘very difficult’ flu season, health minister warns
Christine Elliott says officials have been looking at Australia’s flu season, and based on what that country is experiencing this year, it will likely be a “very difficult” flu season here. 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
B.C. in the throes of late-season ‘wave of the flu’: BC Centre for Disease Control
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The agency says the majority of the cases involve the influenza A strain, while occurrences of influenza B remain low overall. Continue reading
Flu-related death toll in Saskatchewan reaches 11: Ministry of Health
According to the Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Health, 11 people have died so far in the 2018-19 flu season, including four preschoolers. Continue reading
Do you have a common cold or the flu? Here are the cold hard facts
The question is, have you been infected by the constantly mutating influenza virus, known as the flu? Or is it one of the 200 strains of the common cold virus? Continue reading
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Flu vaccines in short supply in Nova Scotia
This year, about 430,000 doses were ordered and they have all been distributed. Continue reading