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influenza (flu)

opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.

rsv threat: what older adults need to watch out for this respiratory season 
dr. zain chagla says taking steps to protect your health from respiratory viruses is important for individual well-being and to support the healthcare system during the season.
karen hawthorne
vaccines
nov 08, 2024
rsv and it's symptoms – coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain – leaves many people bedridden for a few days while their body fights the virus.

getting your flu shot: common misconceptions and importance of preventive care
there are many reasons that hold people back from getting an annual flu shot to help prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory infections, such as rsv and covid-19.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
oct 01, 2024
immunizations are the top-shelf options for preventing illness and disease because, as dr. christine palmay says, “good medicine treats disease; excellent medicine prevents disease.”

influenza in canada: stats, impact and resources
every year, about five to 10 per cent of adults and 20 to 30 per cent of children in canada are infected with the flu.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 26, 2024
research data reviewed by immunologists at johns hopkins university found that women typically experience greater morbidity and mortality during influenza outbreaks and pandemics.

diagnosed with the flu: managing symptoms, vaccination and self-care
every year in canada an estimated five to 10 per cent of adults and as many as 20 to 30 per cent of children are infected with flu, typically in the late fall and winter.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 19, 2024
don’t ignore flu-like symptoms like fever, cough and body aches. if you’re in a high-risk group, talk to a healthcare provider right away for advice and management.

chronic lung conditions and flu season: staying safe and avoiding serious risks
understanding the risks people with lung disease face during flu season is the first step in avoiding infection.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 13, 2024
for people with lung conditions, catching a viral infection isn't the only factor that can cause exacerbations. cold weather and indoor air can also play a role.

are you getting your flu shot? rexall survey says close to half of canadians are opting out or undecided
the number of canadians opting for a flu vaccine is just over 50 per cent, leaving vulnerable populations at a higher risk for grave complications.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 10, 2024
getting your flu shot protects you and people who are more vulnerable – children, older adults, pregnant women and people who are immunocompromised – from severe infection.

is it covid, flu or rsv? new survey reveals older canadians not aware of rsv despite health risks
older adults are at high risk for severe disease in part because of age-related decline in immunity.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 09, 2024
rsv is a common contagious respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms like a runny nose, cough and fever. but it can also cause respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
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opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.

rsv threat: what older adults need to watch out for this respiratory season 
dr. zain chagla says taking steps to protect your health from respiratory viruses is important for individual well-being and to support the healthcare system during the season.
karen hawthorne
vaccines
nov 08, 2024
rsv and it's symptoms – coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain – leaves many people bedridden for a few days while their body fights the virus.

getting your flu shot: common misconceptions and importance of preventive care
there are many reasons that hold people back from getting an annual flu shot to help prevent the spread of influenza and other respiratory infections, such as rsv and covid-19.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
oct 01, 2024
immunizations are the top-shelf options for preventing illness and disease because, as dr. christine palmay says, “good medicine treats disease; excellent medicine prevents disease.”

influenza in canada: stats, impact and resources
every year, about five to 10 per cent of adults and 20 to 30 per cent of children in canada are infected with the flu.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 26, 2024
research data reviewed by immunologists at johns hopkins university found that women typically experience greater morbidity and mortality during influenza outbreaks and pandemics.
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migraine canada

diagnosed with the flu: managing symptoms, vaccination and self-care
every year in canada an estimated five to 10 per cent of adults and as many as 20 to 30 per cent of children are infected with flu, typically in the late fall and winter.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 19, 2024
don’t ignore flu-like symptoms like fever, cough and body aches. if you’re in a high-risk group, talk to a healthcare provider right away for advice and management.

chronic lung conditions and flu season: staying safe and avoiding serious risks
understanding the risks people with lung disease face during flu season is the first step in avoiding infection.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 13, 2024
for people with lung conditions, catching a viral infection isn't the only factor that can cause exacerbations. cold weather and indoor air can also play a role.

are you getting your flu shot? rexall survey says close to half of canadians are opting out or undecided
the number of canadians opting for a flu vaccine is just over 50 per cent, leaving vulnerable populations at a higher risk for grave complications.
angelica bottaro
influenza (flu)
sep 10, 2024
getting your flu shot protects you and people who are more vulnerable – children, older adults, pregnant women and people who are immunocompromised – from severe infection.

is it covid, flu or rsv? new survey reveals older canadians not aware of rsv despite health risks
older adults are at high risk for severe disease in part because of age-related decline in immunity.
karen hawthorne
influenza (flu)
sep 09, 2024
rsv is a common contagious respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms like a runny nose, cough and fever. but it can also cause respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
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