Month: February 2025
Severe flu season may be causing rare brain complications in children, experts warn
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 19,000 people have died from the…
Influenza is hitting hard. Data shows fewer Canadians got their flu shot
Most provinces and at least one territory report declines in people getting their flu shot…
Manitoba to see late peak in cold and flu season
So far this winter, 1,998 cases of influenza A have been reported. By this time…
The danger of bird flu mixing with human flu? A potential pandemic
As cases of seasonal influenza surge, health officials are closely monitoring a growing threat—the potential…
The flu is on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know
As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent of tests have come back positive for influenza.…
U.S. flu season sees 15-year peak in doctor visits
Of course, other viral infections can be mistaken for flu. But COVID-19 appears to be…