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Offers resources on the flu or influenza including topics such as signs and symptoms, immunization and prevention, care and control, and surveillance.
One-stop access to information from Government of Canada departments and agencies on pandemic, avian and seasonal influenza.
Source: Government of Canada
Influenza (or flu) is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of Canadians each year. In Canada, flu season usually runs from November to April.
Source: Health Canada
Influenza (or flu) is a common respiratory illness affecting millions of Canadians each year. Getting an influenza vaccination (or flu shot) every year can help prevent the infection or reduce the severity of the illness.
Source: Health Canada
Flu, You and What to Do; How to tell the difference between the flu and a cold; Flu in the Workplace; Frequently Asked Questions; Resources for consumers and health care providers.
Source: Canadian Coalition for Influenza Immunization
It's winter and that means that winter illnesses are heading our way. Influenza or "the flu" is a common infectious, respiratory disease that affects between one in four and one in ten Canadians each year.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Proper and frequent hand washing is the key to preventing the spread of many common infections. It's the best way to protect your health and the health of others when diseases such as cold and flu are 'going around'. Try out the "Clean Hands/Good Health" interactive handwashing program.
Source: Government of New Brunswick - Department of Health and Wellness
Good, frequent handwashing is the single best way to prevent the spread of many common diseases.
Source: Canadian Health Network
The Viral Respiratory Diseases Section produces weekly or biweekly FluWatch reports, summarizing influenza surveillance activities in Canada. Weekly reports are produced during the influenza season (October - May) and biweekly reports are produced during the off season (June - September)
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Federal, provincial and territorial governments have worked very hard to ensure a domestic influenza vaccine supply is in place in order to protect the health and safety of Canadians. These publicly funded vaccines in Canada are intended for Canadian residents.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
The antigenic components of the influenza vaccine have been updated for the 2005-2006 season.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
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