Health Unit reports back-to-back heavy flu seasons in London
This year’s flu shot offered significant protection, but London still had one of its heaviest flu seasons on record. Continue reading
Influenza
Alberta flu death toll hits 50 in 2016-17 season: AHS
The latest report on influenza statistics from Alberta Health Services shows most of the deaths this season have been in Calgary and Edmonton. Continue reading
Christy Clark blames Abbotsford Hospital problems on ‘bad flu season’
Premier Christy Clark is blaming the issue of overcrowded emergency rooms, like the one seen at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, on a bad flu season. Continue reading
Alberta flu death toll hits 47 in 2016-17 season
Alberta Health Services has released its weekly update on the number of flu-related deaths and influenza cases in the province. Continue reading
Bad flu season in Okanagan
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It’s not even over yet but this year’s flu season in the Interior Health Authority region is already being touted as a particularly bad one… Continue reading
‘We should be modelling the way’: flu vaccination rate for SHR providers
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Less than 60 per cent of health care providers in the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) have gotten a flu shot this season. Continue reading
Deadly flu epidemic toning down in western Quebec, now moving east
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The worst of the flu season may very well be behind us. But hospital emergency rooms across the city are still bursting at the seams and doctors are encouraging patients to get vaccinated. Continue reading
Sask. health officials anticipate an increase in flu cases
By David Baxter Reporter
Nearly 600 people in Saskatchewan have caught influenza this season, and Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer expects that number to climb as flu season begins to peak. Continue reading
Health officials warn Manitobans that height of the flu season is on its way
If coughing, sneezing and nose blowing aren’t familiar sounds in your home or your office, they might be soon. Continue reading
Maritimers encouraged to get flu shot as number of cases on the rise
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Health officials says H3N2 appears to be the primary flu strain making its way across Canada this season. Continue reading
