For decades, the flu virus in the shots you’re offered every fall has been grown in chicken eggs. Now, scientists are trying ...
Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely.
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Fredericton pharmacist encourages flu shot, even if vaccine may be mismatch for evolving strain
A Fredericton-based pharmacist says people are still showing up to get vaccinated for influenza, despite recent news that ...
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Health officials urge Islanders to get flu shots, despite uncertainty around developing strain
With flu season beginning in Prince Edward Island, there are some concerns being raised around whether the influenza vaccine ...
Influenza is starting to surge in Alberta, and hospitals are getting busier as doctors brace for what could be an intense few months ahead.
As colder weather settles in, public health agencies across northern Ontario are reporting an early rise in influenza and ...
B.C. is several weeks into its vaccination campaign for fall illnesses and early numbers are suggesting a quicker uptake this year than last.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says people over 50, especially those over 65 with underlying medical conditions, should consider getting a pneumococcal vaccine this winter. The vaccine protects ...
The number of flu cases in Toronto is rising as the city heads into winter, according to Toronto Public Health data.
Caption: Fredericton pharmacist says that despite the possible mismatch between evolving flu strain H3N2 and this year's flu vaccine, getting the shot can activate the immune system to be on alert.
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