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Flu spike drives respiratory outbreaks in B.C. Interior health facilities

A surge in respiratory infection outbreaks has been reported at Interior Health facilities, with close to a dozen declared recently.
Dr. Fatemeh Sabet indicated that influenza cases have shown a rapid increase, starting a few months ago and continuing to rise.
More than 1.3 million flu vaccines have been administered in B.C., with about 25% of the Interior Health region vaccinated this year.
While influenza caseloads are high, COVID-19 cases remain low and stable, alongside a noted increase in measles cases globally.

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Caledonia Courier

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Flu spike drives respiratory outbreaks in B.C. Interior health facilities

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