Flu Shot

• Nova Scotia flu cases rise as vaccination campaign gets underway

  Across the country, infectious disease specialists say Canada's flu season started about seven weeks earlier than usual this time of year. 

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  Oct 26
  
• Canada plunges into early flu season as vaccines begin to roll out

  Experts agree that vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and complications from influenza.

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  Oct 23
  
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• Quebec flu vaccine appointments open amid warnings of early flu season

  The Quebec health and social services department says vulnerable people should get their shots before the holiday season, adding only some vulnerable people will get free shots.

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  Oct 13
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• As H3N2 sweeps across Canada, what to know about flu’s heart attack risk

  An influenza infection brings with it an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says.  

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  Dec 23, 2025
• How does this year’s flu shot stack up to current strains? What we know

  It's flu season in Canada, and as the number of infections and hospitalizations start to rise, medical experts are urging Canadians to get their flu shots.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2025
• Flu shot roll out is almost here. Who should get them?

  While the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of falling ill, one expert says it's most effective at making infections that do occur milder and preventing hospitalization. 

  Health

  Sep 29, 2025
• Saskatchewan keeps COVID-19 vaccines free, Alberta and Quebec to charge

  Despite Alberta and Quebec charging residents for the COVID-19 vaccine, the province of Saskatchewan is continuing to offer it free of charge.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2025
• Health experts urge early flu vaccination amid concerns over low uptake

  Flu season is near, and experts warn it’s time to act. With vaccine fatigue lingering, Ontarians are urged to get the flu shot to stay protected.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2024
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• Province urges Manitobans to combat upcoming flu season with vaccinations

  Dr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief public health officer, says it's especially important for people considered high-risk to get a flu shot. 

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  Oct 16, 2024
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• Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October

  The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at the same time.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2024