Tag: Seasonal Flu
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Islanders Urged to Get Flu Shots Amid Uncertainty Over H3N2 Strain
Public Health Emphasis on Vaccination for the Flu Season As Prince Edward Island enters the flu season, public health officials are reiterating the importance of getting a flu shot, even as questions linger about how well the current vaccine protects against a developing H3N2 strain. Island residents are being encouraged to immunize not only to…
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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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Flu Vaccine: Is It Worth It If Not a Perfect Match?
Should you get the flu vaccine if the match isn’t perfect? Yes. Even when this year’s flu shot isn’t a perfect match for circulating strains, getting vaccinated remains a smart and important choice for personal and community health. Here’s why. How vaccines work, even with imperfect matches The seasonal influenza vaccine is designed to reduce…
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BC Respiratory Illness Season: Early Trends and What It Means for You
Overview: A Season of Sniffles and Coughs in British Columbia As autumn landscapes—maple leaves and misty mornings—signal the start of respiratory illness season, residents of British Columbia are paying closer attention to what the next few weeks may bring. Health authorities have launched their fall vaccination campaigns, and early indicators point to a season that…
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Canada Could Face Worst Flu Season: Vaccine Mismatch Fears
Canada braces for a challenging flu season amid vaccine concerns As influenza cases rise across Canada, medical experts warn that an evolving H3N2 strain could lead to a tougher and longer flu season. The concern centers on a potential mismatch between the circulating viruses and this year’s vaccine, which can reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness in…
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CSL Seqirus Highlights 14 Abstracts at ESWI 2025: Advancing Enhanced Seasonal Influenza Vaccines
CSL Seqirus to Present 14 Abstracts at ESWI 2025 CSL Seqirus, a global leader in influenza vaccines, announced it will present 14 abstracts at the European Scientific Working group on Influenza (ESWI) conference, taking place in Valencia from 20 to 23 October 2025. The presentations highlight the value of enhanced seasonal influenza vaccines and reinforce…
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Explainer: Differentiating flu types in Hong Kong and how to protect yourself
Understanding the current flu landscape in Hong Kong Health experts warn that the flu season in Hong Kong could extend into November. As vaccination campaigns ramp up, residents are urged to understand the different influenza viruses circulating in the city and how they can shield themselves from illness. While the overall picture includes both influenza…
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Hong Kong Urges Child Flu Vaccination After 13-Year-Old’s Death
Hong Kong urges flu vaccination for children after tragic death Hong Kong health authorities are urging parents to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza after a 13-year-old girl who had not received the current season’s flu jab died in hospital. The death marks the first paediatric influenza-related fatality in the city this year and has…
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Hong Kong Urges Children to Vaccinate as Flu Claims 13-Year-Old, Unvaccinated
Tragic case spotlights the seasonal flu threat A 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong has died after contracting influenza B, marking the first pediatric flu-related death in the city this season. The girl, previously healthy, developed fever, cough, sore throat, and a runny nose early in the week and deteriorated rapidly, collapsing at home before being…