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The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 5, 2026 Source:The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving Reference:Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 51, ending December 20, 2025
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House Calls, #996, December 21, 2025: Just like seatbelts and insurance; not perfect but better than nothing at all
The latest reports from Ottawa Public Health and Canadian disease-monitoring agencies so it’s dramatic increase in flu-related illness and complications seen in the elderly and in young children. Despite the 40 to 50% efficacy of the flu vaccine, it still provides adequate protection from the severe consequences of the flu. This has been borne out…
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3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 16, 2025 Source:3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region Reference:Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report
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Vaccine recommendation for winter: RSV, Flu, and Covid are getting together for lunch.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2024 Source:Get vaccinated for winter — the ‘tripledemic’ could be on its way
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New research suggests ‘long flu’ could have lasting impacts.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 18, 2023 Source:New research suggests ‘long flu’ could have lasting impacts Reference:Long-term outcomes following hospital admission for COVID-19 versus seasonal influenza: a cohort study
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China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 27, 2023 Source:China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
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Flu season in Australia may be a harbinger of what we see in our region come the fall and winter in Canada
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 17, 2023 Source:Why healthy young people are dying from the flu: Brutal reality check for Australians after string of deaths – and what you can do to protect yourself
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Adopt all ‘layers of protection’ to help most vulnerable, doctors say as respiratory viruses spread. How many will voluntarily heed this advice to reduce the risk for children?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 15, 2022 Source: Adopt all ‘layers of protection’ to help most vulnerable, doctors say as respiratory viruses spread
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Sunday House Call, #856, October 30, 2022: The 2 AM infant respiratory exam
With RSV and flu taking hold, what can you do when your young child has a respiratory infection that is affecting their breathing? When should you seek medical attention and when can you safely go back to bed when they awake at 2 AM with a cough? Breathing Problems: What might breathing problems mean in…