Tag: flu shot
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Flu Shot Urged as New Brunswick Sees Quick Surge in Hospitalizations
Urgent call for flu vaccinations amid rising cases Health officials in New Brunswick are renewing their call for residents to get their flu shots as the province experiences a swift uptick in flu activity and hospitalizations. With emergency departments extended by higher patient volumes, doctors emphasize that vaccines play a crucial role in reducing severe…
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Children Hit Especially Hard by Current Flu Strain: CMOH Urges Vaccination Now
Public Health Alert: Flu Season Underway The Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has issued a clear warning as flu season takes hold: the current Influenza A strain is hitting children particularly hard, with higher rates of illness and hospitalizations reported in this age group across the country. Health officials urge families to act now,…
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Three Children Die of Flu-Related Complications in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
Ottawa and Eastern Ontario record flu-related pediatric deaths Health officials in Ottawa and the broader Eastern Ontario region report the deaths of three children due to influenza-related complications in the first two weeks of December. The losses come as public health teams monitor flu activity and urge residents to take preventive steps, especially for those…
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Health officials urge Islanders to get flu shots amid uncertainty around developing H3N2 strain
Public Health Message: Get Your Flu Shot This Season With the influenza season underway in Prince Edward Island, health officials are urging residents to roll up their sleeves for a flu shot. While vaccines are continually updated to match circulating strains, experts acknowledge uncertainty around how well the current H3N2 component will protect against a…
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Should I Still Get the Flu Shot If It Isn’t a Perfect Match This Year? Here’s Why It Still Helps
Understanding the question: Is the flu shot worth it if the match isn’t perfect? Many people hear that a flu vaccine isn’t a perfect match for the circulating virus in a given year and wonder whether the annual shot is worth it. The short answer: yes. The full story is more nuanced. Vaccine effectiveness can…
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What to Know About Flu and COVID-19 Shots in London This Fall
Understanding the Fall Vaccine Rollout in the London Region As Ontario enters respiratory virus season, health authorities in the London region are preparing to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to residents who want protection this fall. Public health agencies emphasize accessibility, safety, and the option to receive both vaccines in a single visit. Who Is…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan hits 11,500 vaccine bookings
Canada’s fall Immunization push begins as Saskatchewan hits 11,515 vaccine bookings Saskatchewan health officials kicked off the Fall Immunization Program with frontline workers and residents alike rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The province reported 11,515 immunization appointments booked as of Tuesday morning, signaling strong public participation and a collective…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Southeast Manitoba Flu Shot Clinics Start This Week with Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccination season kicks off across the southeast Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics begin this week in the southeast, offering a convenient way for residents to protect themselves as the winter months approach. Dr. Mahmoud Khodaveisi, Medical Officer of Health for Southern Health-Sante Sud, announced the first clinics will take place on Wednesday, with sessions…
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Southeast announces flu shot clinics: Family-friendly scheduling across Manitoba
Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the Southeast this week Health officials in Southern Health-Sante Sud are rolling out a series of flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination clinics across the southeast. The early-season clinics begin this Wednesday and are designed to protect families, seniors, and people at higher risk as the winter season approaches.…