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Canada Braces for Tough Flu Season Amid Vaccine Concerns

11/10/2025

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Canada faces a challenging flu season as influenza cases rise from an evolving H3N2 strain that may not match this year's vaccine.
Recent data show a slight rise in influenza positivity, not yet at epidemic levels.
The Public Health Agency of Canada monitors trends, noting Southern Hemisphere data may not predict Canada's outcomes.
Vaccination clinics are open, and health officials urge Canadians, especially seniors, to get vaccinated despite potential mismatches.

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Canada faces a challenging flu season as influenza cases rise from an evolving H3N2 strain that may not match this year's vaccine.
Recent data show a slight rise in influenza positivity, not yet at epidemic levels.
The Public Health Agency of Canada monitors trends, noting Southern Hemisphere data may not predict Canada's outcomes.
Vaccination clinics are open, and health officials urge Canadians, especially seniors, to get vaccinated despite potential mismatches.