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Flu/Influenza

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The influenza virus or "flu" is a respiratory illness that spreads most frequently in the fall and winter.  Influenza spreads from person-to-person through coughing, sneezing or having face-to-face contact (e.g., talking). While anyone can get influenza, the very young, the elderly and people with certain medical conditions are at higher risk of complications.  The best way to prevent getting sick with influenza is to get the seasonal influenza vaccine every year.

There are three main types of the influenza virus: A, B, and C. Types A and B are usually the viruses detected during the Influenza season, which runs between November and April each year.

For more information, view local Influenza activity on our respiratory dashboard page.

More Information about the Flu/Influenza

  • Public Health Agency of Canada: English and Français
  • Ministry of Health: English and Français
  • Public Health Ontario's Fact Sheet:  How to Protect Yourself and Others from Respiratory Viruses
  • Caring for Kids - Fever and Temperature Taking: English and Français
  • Flu Shot
  • Influenza Season Summary Report

Reporting

Report to the Health Unit by next business day by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if Influenza is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7.

Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have the flu?

Ill individuals should remain home until they do not have a fever, do not develop any new symptoms, and symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea).

Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case manager, or occupational health at your workplace.

Healthcare Providers and Community Partner Information

  • Antiviral Medications for Seasonal Influenza: Information for Healthcare Providers
  • Public Health Ontario: Antiviral Medication for the 2024-25 Seasonal Influenza: Public Health Considerations
  • Public Health Ontario: Influenza (flu)
  • Public Health Ontario: Focus on Vaccines for the 2024-25 Influenza Season
  • Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Influenza
  • Public Health Agency of Canada: Flu (Influenza) for Health Professionals
  • Public Health Agency of Canada: Weekly Influenza Reports

Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.

Last updated: October 2024, by CDC

 

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