Influenza (the flu) is a contagious virus that anyone can catch. Flu season generally runs from October to late April / early May in Canada, with the peak flu season taking place between December and February.
Canada has a national surveillance system called FluWatch that monitors the spread of influenza and influenza-like illnesses. The system produces weekly reports, accessible to the public, that provide a national picture of influenza activity in Canada.
Learn quick facts about the flu, and how you can prevent getting it and spreading it this flu season.
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