Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade. Experts warn this strain may not match this year’s vaccine, raising concerns about effectiveness With record flu cases in australia, the uk, and parts of asia, canada could face a similar surge. Hover over the map below to learn more about the current influenza and ili activity levels in each of canada's health regions To get a closer look at the regions, scroll while hovering over the map to zoom in or out. In canada, flu season typically runs from november to april, and while anyone can catch the flu, the virus can sometimes lead to severe complications — even death, which is why experts stress.
Influenza is surging in canada, with a test positivity rate of 24.3% in the first week of february, according to data from the canadian respiratory virus surveillance report. With flu cases now rising in canada, medical experts are bracing for a difficult influenza season linked to the global spread of an evolving h3n2 strain that could be a mismatch for this year’s vaccine. Newly published data shows cases of influenza in canada are increasing, with the spread of the flu especially prevalent in certain parts of the country.
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