Influenza B
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The vanishing flu strain: Why Canada’s seasonal vaccine is changingSince March 2020, the B/Yamagata influenza strain has disappeared, prompting Canadian health officials to adjust the annual flu vaccine.HealthJul 29
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‘Came back with a vengeance’: B.C. doctor urges flu shot as kids return to schoolDr. David Goldfarb says evidence from the Southern Hemisphere suggests influenza B, which can hit children harder than adults, will be particularly prevalent this year.HealthSep 2, 2023
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Australia’s flu season is hitting kids the hardest. What does this mean for Canada?As Australia continues to navigate its influenza season, experts are warning about a surge in pediatric hospital visits caused by severe flu symptoms among children.HealthJul 18, 2023
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Manitoba health officials warn to take precautions heading into holidayOfficials are expecting to see an uptick in cases in the new year and as cases of influenza B start being detected.HealthDec 20, 2022
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Manitoba COVID-19 data now found with flu data in weekly respiratory virus reportIn Manitoba, COVID-19 data will now be made available with seasonal influenza data in a combined epidemiological report issued on Friday mornings.HealthNov 18, 2022
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‘Amazing’: Vision returns for girl, 4, who was blinded by flu complicationsJade DeLucia suffered brain damage and vision loss because of a 'rare complication' following a case of the flu.TrendingMar 9, 2020
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23 Albertans have died from the flu this seasonNearly two dozen Albertans have died from the flu this winter, according to the latest report from Alberta Health Services, released Thursday.HealthFeb 7, 2020
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Kids at higher risk of being hospitalized this flu season, health officer saysMore kids are ending up in hospital this flu season than usual, says Canada's chief public health officer.HealthJan 17, 2020
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Flu strain affecting younger people hit Ottawa way earlier than usual, OPH saysOttawa Public Health officials are seeing more flu cases this year than they did at this same time last year.HealthJan 13, 2020
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3 more flu-related deaths in Edmonton zone, Alberta confirmed cases double: AHSThree more flu-related deaths in the Edmonton zone were reported by Alberta Health Services in its weekly influenza report.HealthJan 9, 2020
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