Calgary mother shares survival story after the flu forced her into a coma
By Lauren Pullen Digital Journalist
“I never would have thought in a million years that a flu would take somebody down like this.” 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
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
This year’s flu shot is 72% effective against the dominant strain – much better than last year’s, researchers say
This year’s flu vaccine is much more effective than last year’s, Canadian researchers have found. Continue reading
Londoners urged to get flu shot following first death of the season
According to a report released by the health unit Wednesday, there were 22 laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A between January 6 and January 12. Continue reading
Calgary woman shares previous flu coma experience in support of family waiting by ailing mother’s bedside
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
“It felt like I was having dreams, seeing myself sitting in a hospital bed and seeing my family sitting next to my hospital bed and having conversations,” the Calgary mother remembered. Continue reading
Flu season hitting Okanagan kids hard
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Interior Health seeing 120 to 150 cases of flu per week over the last few weeks. Continue reading
Saskatchewan preschool flu rate higher than other ages: Ministry of Health
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Three children under five years old have died of the flu virus in Saskatchewan where H1N1 has peaked. Continue reading
Calgary mom with H1N1 flu in medically induced coma
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
According to her family, Nevada Cunnington was the picture of health over Christmas but on New Year’s Day, she began to feel unwell. Continue reading
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New Brunswick seeing early spike in flu-related cases: health officials
There have been over 300 cases of influenza in the past two weeks in the province. Continue reading