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North American flu season could be complicated with H3N2 virus

With mass media attention circulating around the worldwide H1N1 pandemic, little focus has been put on this season's more virulent flu variety found in the H3N2 bug. The presence of both varieties could make for a complicated flu season.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Steady flu transmissions cause CDC to see 'something different'

Ongoing transmission of the H1N1 flu virus throughout the United States causes CDC to claim 'something different' is happening.

In the Media by Michael Krebs

Flu season is on us once again

Flu season is once again upon us. Flu season starts in October and runs through April. When you get a flu shot it normally takes up to two weeks before it is at its full strength.

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Swine flu cases rise in Mexico

Three years after swine flu closed Mexico City and caused an international scare, the Mexican government and local media are at odds over the severity of this season's flu virus.

5 reasons why flu season is M.I.A. this year

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported the lowest influenza infection rate in 30 years of tracking flu activity, as well as the slowest recorded start to the flu season.

Flu cases down across Ontario

Heading into the Family Day weekend, only 202 people had been diagnosed with the flu this season. That compares to 3,059 at this time last year.

CBC Community cures for the common cold

Flu and cold season is very much upon us, judging by the sniffles and sneezing going around in most parts of Canada. CBC Community members have told us their go-to remedies for the common cold. What's yours?

VIDEO: Bird flu data 'to remain secret'

Experts have delayed a decision on whether controversial research into the H5N1 bird flu virus should be released.