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You’ll find an extensive list of clinics offering immunizations across Canada, along with reliable information about a wide range of vaccinations.
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Respiratory illness in the air
When you step outside, enjoy breathing in the fresh fall air – and be aware of germs that indoor spaces can harbour. Respiratory infections tend to be more common in the fall and winter, just as we prepare for seasonal gatherings with family, friends, and coworkers.
Airborne illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough (pertussis), and pneumonia are spread by small droplets that linger in the air and on surfaces when someone with the infection talks, coughs, or sneezes.
Symptoms tend to be mild to moderate, ranging from ... Read more
Influenza – Fact and Fiction / Flu Facts
As we approach another flu season, respiratory illness is a growing concern. Last year saw a significant increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses including flu, especially among people younger than 18.1
The flu isn't a serious illness.
FALSE. While mild cases of seasonal influenza may cause cold-like symptoms that last for about a week, the flu can cause serious illness. Especially at-risk are young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions. When severe, influenza can lead to complications including pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, and worsening of ... Read more
Vaccine News
- Is it a cold or flu? These are the most common symptoms
- What you need to know about cold and flu season
- Here's what you need to know about rabies
- Cold and flu season: What can Canadians expect this year?
- COVID rapid tests may be trickier to find at pharmacies this fall. Here's what you need to know
- Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine for 2024-25 approved in Canada
- Whooping cough cases are soaring to new heights in Canada. What's behind the sudden spike?
- Mpox is a global emergency again. How deadly is it? What are 'clades'? What you need to know
- The vanishing flu strain: Why Canada’s seasonal vaccine is changing