Federal public health agency increased its order by almost 25 per cent this year to 13.9 million doses
People looking to get vaccinated should book an appointment, says Island Health
Many start their flu shot programs in October or early November
Canadian health officials have said additional flu vaccines have been ordered to meet expected demand
Recent study shows the pandemic may be pushing more people to get flu vaccine
COVID-19 testing centres could be overloaded this winter as symptoms can be similar between the three illnesses
Test-negative method was pioneered by the BC Centre for Disease Control in 2004
Less than a third of the number of people have been hospitalized due to influenza since last year
Call your doctor or 8-1-1 for nurse advice before going to emergency
