After almost no influenza last year, flu season is expected to be severe this fall and winter
It was the first reported case in Canada since 2005 when reporting became mandatory
COVID-19 is proving to be worse this fall, with more than 1,400 people in hospital
Bad timing for influenza case to happen during pandemic, but unlikely to be a big deal if it’s only one case
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
