Demand for flu shot spikes across Vancouver Island
Bad timing for influenza case to happen during pandemic, but unlikely to be a big deal if it’s only one case
Federal public health agency increased its order by almost 25 per cent this year to 13.9 million doses
Many start their flu shot programs in October or early November
Canadian health officials have said additional flu vaccines have been ordered to meet expected demand
Recent study shows the pandemic may be pushing more people to get flu vaccine
COVID-19 testing centres could be overloaded this winter as symptoms can be similar between the three illnesses
Test-negative method was pioneered by the BC Centre for Disease Control in 2004
Less than a third of the number of people have been hospitalized due to influenza since last year
Children, seniors and people with medical conditions most at-risk of suffering from influenza
Flu vaccines will be available for adults at local pharmacies or by a physician starting Oct. 8
Unusual season saw both influenza A and B strains experienced in region
Call your doctor or 8-1-1 for nurse advice before going to emergency
