Flu season begins this week IN Canada: Here’s what to expect

Flu season begins this week IN Canada: Here’s what to expect

Experts suggest this flu season may resemble other flu seasons before the pandemic. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a full video offering visit the CTV News Network:…

World Health Organization asks China to explain spike in respiratory illnesses

World Health Organization asks China to explain spike in respiratory illnesses

Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel diseases” in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday, following an official request by the UN health agency for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses…

Health-care workers prepare for triple surge of RSV, flu, COVID-19

Health-care workers prepare for triple surge of RSV, flu, COVID-19

Canada is seeing a surge in infections of respiratory syncytial virus as the weather gets colder, and there are concerns a combination of RSV, COVID-19 and influenza could bring a triple-virus season. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…

Health Canada approves 1st RSV vaccine for people 60 and older

Health Canada approves 1st RSV vaccine for people 60 and older

Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults age 60 and over, but it may only be available in limited quantities for this fall’s respiratory virus season. Dr. Christopher Labos joins CBC News to…