Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Ontario through worst of respiratory virus season, chief medical officer saysOntario is through the worst of the respiratory virus season, with the three major viral threats on the decline, though a more transmissible variant may lead to a spring wave.HealthJan 26
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Top doctor says Ontario ‘must remain vigilant’ past flu peak, COVID variant advancesOntario's top doctor says even though COVID-19 and flu activity is declining, the province ``must remain vigilant'' as a more transmissible variant gains ground.HealthJan 26
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Alberta’s 1st shipment of kid’s pain reliever arrives at Edmonton airportThe Alberta government said the acetaminophen shipment will bolster supply and ensure that children who are being treated at hospitals can get the pain and fever relief they need.HealthJan 19
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Emergency department back to ‘more seasonal levels’ at McMaster Childrens’ HospitalThe president of the facility says waits in MCH's emergency department have improved but the hospital is still dealing with a huge backlog of postponed surgeries.HealthJan 11
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HHS’ Main Street clinic in Hamilton to close New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closure is part of current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 30, 2022
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HHS to close Main Street clinic in Hamilton on Christmas and New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closures are due to current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 22, 2022
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Montreal public health says 2 children have died from strep A infectionsHealth authorities have reported four cases in the city as of Dec. 15 and the deaths of two children aged two years or younger.HealthDec 16, 2022
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McMaster Childrens’ Hospital opens cold and flu clinic due to ‘immense strain’ in demandThe president of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) says the clinic, set to open Monday, is an example of 'implementing everything' it can to ease the strain on admissions.HealthDec 9, 2022
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Alberta pediatric doctors plead for proactive approach to reduce viral transmission in youthAlberta pediatricians are calling for more public messaging surrounding vaccine efficacy and safety as they say the province has the highest pediatric influenza activity in Canada.HealthDec 8, 2022
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Regina 1-year-old battling ‘rare case’ of RSVMatt Temple said they only ever leave the hospital to eat or sleep, and have been staying at the Ronald McDonald House.HealthDec 8, 2022
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