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'High severity': Health and school officials weigh in on the 2025 influenza season

Interior Health is experiencing close to a dozen respiratory infection outbreaks due to rising flu cases, according to Medical Health Officer Dr. Fatemeh Sabet.
More than 1.3 million flu vaccines have been administered in B.C., with about 25 percent of the Interior Health region's population vaccinated.
Dr. Sabet indicated, "We are seeing a definite spike in the number of influenza cases" compared to previous years.
Dr. Sabet emphasized the importance of vaccination as a protective measure against influenza.

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