Canada's 'Super Flu' Surge: H3N2 Variant Facts
A mutated influenza A strain, dubbed 'super flu,' is driving a severe early season in Canada. Experts explain its impact, vaccine effectiveness, and what to expect as hospitalizations rise.
A mutated influenza A strain, dubbed 'super flu,' is driving a severe early season in Canada. Experts explain its impact, vaccine effectiveness, and what to expect as hospitalizations rise.
Alberta's new chief medical officer, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, urges vaccination as influenza cases more than double. The dominant H3N2 strain is causing increased hospitalizations.
Flu season intensifies across Canada, with cases rising sharply post-Thanksgiving. Experts warn of a potentially severe season driven by a new virus mutation and urge vaccination and masking.
Influenza transmission is doubling weekly in Quebec, with a severe impact in schools. Montreal health experts advise flu shots, caution, and using 811 before ER visits for mild symptoms.
London, Ontario, faces an early and severe flu season, with the H3N2 strain prevalent. Health officials urge vaccination as cases rise rapidly. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Flu-related hospital admissions have more than doubled in Canada. Health officials urge vaccination against the fast-spreading and severe H3N2 strain. Get the facts to protect your family.
Canada faces a challenging flu season with a dominant H3N2 strain potentially mismatched to the vaccine. Dr. Isaac Bogoch urges vaccination to reduce impact despite the mismatch.