As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
According to data from the province’s respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.
Calgary doctors say lack of access to primary care may be contribution to low flu vaccination rates in Alberta this season.
Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.
B.C. health officials are urging people to get vaccinated, warning the peak of the respiratory illness season is still yet to come.
Between Dec. 16 and 30, 2023, the province’s respiratory virus dashboard added 762 influenza hospitalizations, which included Albertans of all ages.
A third child has died in British Columbia due to complications linked to influenza, cases of which continue to rise in the province.
The BCCDC said Friday that levels of influenza and RSV were at their highest so far this year, and have reached peaks seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.
With a record number of influenza cases recorded in Alberta, experts are recommending people get their flu shots.