H3N2

• This H3N2 flu strain is spreading ‘rapidly.’ Why subclade K is hitting hard

  Children are among those being hit hard this flu season, with most infections being detected in people under 19, according to Health Canada.

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• Calgary is one of the country’s hot spots for influenza: Health Canada

  The city of Calgary and surrounding area have become one of several hot spots for flu outbreaks across the country in recent weeks according to Health Canada.

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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.

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  Dec 16, 2022
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• Why this year’s flu season could be particularly dangerous for kids

  So far, more than 3,200 cases of flu have been reported across Canada since the end of August.

  Dec 24, 2019
• 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.

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  Jan 24, 2019
• 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.

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  Jan 17, 2019
• Scientists inch closer to universal flu vaccine as virus wreaks havoc on North America

  A universal flu vaccine would protect recipients from a wider range of strains for a longer period of time, and scientists are getting closer.

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  Feb 12, 2018
• Flu season is the worst in years, but fake news sites relentlessly attack vaccination

  Fake news sites offer their readers a steady drumbeat of fake or distorted stories designed to discredit vaccination.

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  Feb 10, 2018
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• 5 more cases of canine influenza confirmed in Ontario

  The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit said the five dogs that most recently tested positive for the virus were in "close contact" with the first two cases.

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  Jan 13, 2018
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• Flu case numbers continue to spike but peak season yet to arrive

  The number of flu cases is continuing to spike across Canada, suggesting the peak of the season could still be a few weeks off.

  Jan 8, 2018