Manitoba to see late peak in cold and flu season
So far this winter, 1,998 cases of influenza A have been reported. By this time in the 2023-2024 season, there…
Second measles case confirmed in B.C.’s Lower Mainland
Health authorities in British Columbia have confirmed a second case of measles in the Lower Mainland, this time in the…
2nd confirmed case of measles in B.C.’s Lower Mainland linked to travel
Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that the person travelled to Southeast Asia in the same party…
Measles case reported in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, linked to international travel
The case was diagnosed in someone who lives in the Fraser Health region, and who had recently travelled to Southeast…
The danger of bird flu mixing with human flu? A potential pandemic
As cases of seasonal influenza surge, health officials are closely monitoring a growing threat—the potential fusion of human and bird…
The flu is on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know
As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent of tests have come back positive for influenza. Since Aug. 25, 2024, a…
U.S. flu season sees 15-year peak in doctor visits
Of course, other viral infections can be mistaken for flu. But COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, according to…
‘Rapidly increasing’: Ontario communities engulfed with measles cases declare outbreak
A measles outbreak has been declared by two neighbouring Ontario public health units as there are now 19 confirmed cases…
Measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec concerning, Canada’s top doctor says
Dr. Theresa Tam says all of the people who were recently infected were exposed to measles in Canada, rather than…
The winter ‘quademic’? You may be sick with one of these 4 viruses
Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four…