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The vanishing flu strain: Why Canada’s seasonal vaccine is changing
Since March 2020, the B/Yamagata influenza strain has disappeared, prompting Canadian health officials to adjust the annual flu vaccine.
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As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other…
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Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines
According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus…
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Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be behind low flu vaccination in Alberta
Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this…
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B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenza
Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.
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B.C. respiratory illness season could peak next week, top doctor says
B.C. health officials are urging people to get vaccinated, warning the peak of the respiratory illness season is still yet…
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Hundreds hospitalized with influenza in Alberta during holidays, RSV on the rise
Between Dec. 16 and 30, 2023, the province's respiratory virus dashboard added 762 influenza hospitalizations, which included Albertans of all…
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B.C. reports third child’s death linked to influenza
A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise…
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B.C. issues warning after 2 children die of flu-related illness
The BCCDC said Friday that levels of influenza and RSV were at their highest so far this year, and have…
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COVID is spiking in parts of Canada. What does this mean for holiday festivities?
Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the…