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First case of human bird flu presumed in Canada, teenage patient hospitalized

The first presumed case of human avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada, marking a significant…

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Canada

B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human avian flu case caught in Canada

British Columbia health officials are currently investigating what is believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught…

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Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the first detection of this strain in swine…

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US Election 2024

5 things to know for Nov. 8: Election, Immigration, Economy, Wildfires, Bird flu

Navigating a Divided Office After the Election: Tips for Success After a divisive presidential race, emotions are running high in…

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Health

B.C. breaks 1-day vaccination record for COVID-19 and flu shots

Record numbers of people in British Columbia are being vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu as the province ramps up its immunization campaign for…

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Using math and machine learning, researchers predict early flu spike in Canada, U.S.

A team of Canadian and American researchers says their method of forecasting the rate of transmission of infectious diseases is…

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Nova Scotia

Flu shot appointments open in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians can now book flu shots online and by phone and receive the free seasonal vaccine at pharmacies.  Influenza vaccine appointments…

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4 more health workers in contact with Missouri bird flu patient develop symptoms: CDC

Health Four additional healthcare workers in Missouri who had contact with a hospitalized patient infected with bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms…

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Ontarians can get their flu shots starting in October

Ontario has announced that flu shots will be available in a few weeks for the most vulnerable people, including long-term…

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Alberta’s COVID-19 death toll more than 4 times higher than flu over past year

A year’s worth of respiratory virus data for Alberta reveals, once again, COVID-19 is far deadlier than the flu. The…

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