Influenza

Signs from the Southern Hemisphere, which gets hit with flu season first, were reason to hope the "twindemic'' wasn't going to happen here.

Woven into the impending challenges of COVID-19 is the ever-present threat of misinformation spread by social media and popular media outlets alike. Fortunately, biomedical research can reduce the risks associated with these viral hazards and take down the myths that pose a real danger to public health.

Influenza vaccination programs have helped provincial advocacy bodies successfully make their case for government aid for personal protective equipment

Hatt typically sets up the clinic in the parking lot of a local community centre, dispensing with the need for more stringent COVID-19 protocols that would be needed for an indoor operation.

Provincial authorities say they have advised the Public Health Agency of Canada of the issue and an alert has been posted to ensure other jurisdictions are aware of the situation in New Brunswick.

Older adults who faithfully get their influenza vaccination year after year appear to get less protection with each subsequent season—yet an annual flu shot is still recommended for this high-risk population.

Influenza vaccination may provide a roadmap to prevent COVID-19 in cardiovascular patients

Going to the pharmacy to get a flu shot is nothing new in Quebec but until this year nurses were giving the injections. Last year about 75% of community pharmacies offered flu shots delivered by nurses who administered approximately 350,000 doses.