Tag: Seasonal Flu
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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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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…
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Canada Faces Rising Influenza A Cases: Ontario and Beyond Brace for More Hospital Strain
Overview: A Growing influenza threat across Canada Health officials across Canada are sounding the alarm as influenza activity climbs, with a virulent form of Influenza A driving higher case counts and more hospitalizations. In Ontario, doctors and public health leaders are reporting a noticeable uptick in patients presenting with severe flu symptoms, echoing trends seen…
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Flu Surge in Israel Strains ICUs as Health Ministry Urges Masks and Vaccination
Israel Confronts a Rapid Flu Surge Israel is grappling with a sharp uptick in influenza activity, with hospitalizations climbing and intensive care units (ICUs) pressured by the surge. The latest data from the National Center for Disease Control (NCDS) show a sustained rise in influenza infections across the country, stretching healthcare resources and raising alarms…
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Doctors Urge Flu Vaccine as Southdoc Patient Surge Doubles in a Week
Health Warning as Southdoc Sees Surge in Flu-Related Visits Medical leaders are calling on the public to get a flu vaccine as the number of patients seeking care at Southdoc has doubled in just seven days. The rapid increase in attendances has prompted a quick expansion of on-site staffing to ensure timely care for those…
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Doctors Urge Flu Vaccination as Southdoc Visits Double in a Week
Why doctors are pressing for the flu vaccine this season Health professionals are highlighting the growing importance of the influenza vaccine as Sunlight and seasonal changes coincide with a sharp rise in patient visits. Local services report that the number of people attending Southdoc has doubled in just one week, prompting renewed calls to get…
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Why the so-called mutant flu doesn’t require panic this season
What the term “mutant flu” really means Headlines may describe this season’s influenza as a “mutant flu” or even a “flu-demic,” but experts warn against overreacting to these labels. While flu viruses constantly change through mutation, most seasonal surges follow familiar patterns: winter spread, higher case counts in crowded settings, and varying vaccine effectiveness. The…
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Why the so-called ‘mutant flu’ doesn’t warrant panic this season
Understanding the so-called mutant flu Media headlines may describe this year’s influenza as a “mutant flu” or a “flu-demic,” but public health experts caution against alarm. The current surge in flu activity resembles previous winters in key ways: the timing of peak illness, the typical products of circulating strains, and the pattern of hospital visits.…
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PEI Urges Flu Shots Despite Uncertainty Over H3N2 Strain
Public Health Advises Flu Vaccination Amid H3N2 Uncertainty As the flu season arrives on Prince Edward Island, health officials are emphasizing the importance of getting the influenza vaccine even as experts monitor a potentially evolving H3N2 strain. Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.’s chief public health officer, recently stressed that vaccination remains the best available protection against…