The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community. Influenza can be serious for pregnant women and their baby. Even if you are healthy, changes in your immune, heart and lung functions during pregnancy mean you are more likely to get really sick from flu. Pregnant women who get th…

The influenza virus, also known as flu, is around in our community. Influenza is serious and can make your child really sick, especially children under the age of 5 years with some needing to go to hospital. Each year, many young children are infected with flu. It spreads very easily between peop…

Viruses like COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV) and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community. People infected with these viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care. To help stay well this winter and reduce yo…

Viruses like COVID-19 and influenza, commonly known as flu, are around in our community. People infected with the COVID-19 and influenza viruses can become really sick, with some people needing to go to hospital to receive medical care. However, if you’re at higher risk of severe illness, you may …