Tag: Flu
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H3N2 Flu Surge in Waterloo: Early Rise in Cases Raises Alarm
Unfolding Flu Trends in Waterloo The Waterloo region in Ontario is experiencing an earlier-than-usual uptick in influenza activity, accompanied by a rise in hospitalizations. Health officials report that a new variation of the H3N2 flu strain may be contributing to the surge, complicating ongoing seasonal flu patterns. While the flu season typically intensifies later in…
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Waterloo Region Faces Early Flu Surge as New H3N2 Strain Emerges
Overview: An Unseasonal Rise in Flu Activity Waterloo Region is experiencing an unusually early uptick in influenza activity, with more people seeking medical care and a noticeable increase in hospitalizations. Health officials say a newly identified variation of the H3N2 strain may be contributing to the surge, complicating efforts to predict and manage the season’s…
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Flu Surge in Waterloo Region: New H3N2 Variant Drives Early Rise in Cases and Hospitalizations
Early Flu Spike in Waterloo Region Linked to New H3N2 Variant Residents of the Waterloo region are contending with an unusually early surge in influenza cases this season. Health officials report a noticeable uptick in hospitalizations, which appears to be driven by a recently identified variation of the H3N2 influenza strain. While influenza activity typically…
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Flu cases rising among children, doctors urge it’s not too late for the shot
Rising Flu Activity Among Children Health officials in British Columbia are tracking a concerning uptick in influenza cases across all age groups, but the surge is most noticeable among children. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reports an increasing number of positive flu tests, underscoring the need for timely prevention and treatment. While the…
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Flu cases rising among children: doctors say it’s not too late for the shot
Rising Flu Activity in Children Flu season is intensifying in British Columbia, with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reporting a steady uptick in positive influenza tests across all age groups, and a notable rise among children. Health officials emphasize that while cases are climbing, it’s not too late for children to get the…
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Flu Cases Rising Among Children: It’s Not Too Late for the Shot, Say Doctors
Rising Flu Activity in Canada, With a Focus on Children Public health officials in British Columbia have issued a warning that influenza cases are increasing across all age groups, with a notable uptick among children. The update from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) comes as families prepare for the peak flu season, reminding…
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Flu Drives Spike in Child ER Visits in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Sees Pediatric ER Visits Rise as Flu Dominates Hospitals across Massachusetts are reporting a notable uptick in emergency department visits among children and teenagers. Mass General Brigham for Children confirmed a similar pattern, with clinicians noting that influenza has become the dominant virus driving these visits in the past two weeks. The situation mirrors…
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What’s Behind the ‘Super Flu’ Surge: Symptoms and States Hit Hardest
Rising Flu Activity Across the United States Health officials are sounding the alarm as flu cases surge nationwide. Marketed in some circles as a “super flu,” the current wave has put a heavier burden on specific states while hospital systems in others brace for strain. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Super Flu Hitting States Hardest: Symptoms and What It Means for You
Overview: The rising tide of flu activity Flu seasons vary year to year, but this season has drawn particular concern as health officials describe what some are calling a “super flu.” Nationwide data show a notable uptick in hospitalizations, with the latest figures indicating a 14.3% jump and more than 9,900 flu-related admissions across the…
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New Super Flu Strain H3N2 Subclade K Spreads Globally, CDC Warns
Overview: A New H3N2 Subclade K Emerges The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a stark alert about a newly mutated influenza A strain, identified as H3N2 subclade K. Described as fast-moving and increasingly dominant in multiple regions, the variant is prompting health officials to stress vigilance as the 2025-2026 flu…