Health officials are warning that an especially virulent strain of the flu is fueling a surging wave of illnesses in Canada this month ahead of the holiday season.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Dale Kalina Samji joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What should you do if you get the flu?

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