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.
As H3N2 spreads, can you still get your flu shot before holiday gatherings?
The rate of flu hospitalization in Canada has nearly doubled compared to the previous week of available data, with infections now up almost 30 per cent, Health Canada data shows.
Flu hospitalizations rise sharply as H3N2 spreads across Canada
For the week ending Dec. 13, Canada saw 11,646 new cases of the flu being detected, which means 27.7 per cent of all the tests conducted in the country came out positive.
Ontario hospitals warn of massive spike in ICU admissions for influenza
The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high.
Ontario influenza ICU admissions up 127% in past week, hospital association warns
Ontario hospitals saw a 127 per cent spike in intensive care unit admissions stemming from influenza in just a week, the Ontario Hospital Association says.
3 kids die from influenza A-related complications since start of December in Ontario
Three children in Ontario have died from influenza A-related complications since the start of December, health officials said Monday.