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FluWatch report: February 11 to February 17, 2018 (week 7)
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Organization:
Public Health Agency of Canada
Date published:
2018-02-23
Flu (influenza)
Influenza surveillance
Overall, influenza activity in Canada remains at peak levels.
Influenza activity is decreasing in some parts of the country but at the national level, the decline in activity has been slow.
In week 07, detections of influenza B were greater than those of influenza A.
To date this season, the majority of laboratory-confirmed cases, hospitalizations and deaths with influenza have been among adults 65 years of age and older.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released
the recommended composition
of the influenza vaccine for use in the 2018-2019 northern hemisphere influenza season. The recommended strain was changed for the A(H3N2) component and one of the influenza B components.
For more information on the flu, see our
Flu(influenza)
web page.
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Influenza/ILI Activity (geographic spread)
Laboratory Confirmed Influenza Detections
Syndromic/Influenza-like Illness Surveillance
Influenza Outbreak Surveillance
Severe Outcomes Influenza Surveillance
Influenza Strain Characterizations
Antiviral Resistance
Provincial and International Influenza Reports
FluWatch Surveillance System Description and Definitions, 2017-18
Influenza/Influenza-like Illness Activity (geographic spread)
In week 07, there was a slight decrease in the number of regions reporting localized or widespread influenza activity compared to the previous week. Among the 53 regions reporting data for week 07, 5 regions (ON(1), QC(4)) reported widespread activity, and 21 regions (BC(2), AB(2), ON(6), QC(1), NB(2), NS(2), NL(3), PE(1) and NU(2)) reported localized activity.
Figure 1 - Map of overall influenza/ILI activity level by province and territory, Canada, week 2018-07
Note:
Influenza/ILI activity levels, as represented on this map, are assigned and reported by Provincial and Territorial Ministries of Health, based on laboratory confirmations, sentinel ILI rates and reported outbreaks. Please refer to detailed definitions at the end of the report. Maps from previous weeks, including any retrospective updates, are available in the mapping feature found in the
Weekly Influenza Reports
.
Figure 1 - Text Description
Figure 1 - Map of overall influenza/ILI activity level by province and territory, Canada, week 2018-07
Influenza Surveillance Region
Activity Level
Newfoundland - Central
Localized
Newfoundland - Eastern
Localized
Grenfell Labrador
Sporadic
Newfoundland - Western
Localized
Prince Edward Island
Localized
Nova Scotia - Central (Zone 4)
Localized
Nova Scotia - Western (Zone 1)
Sporadic
Nova Scotia - Northern (Zone 2)
No Activity
Nova Scotia - Eastern (Zone 3)
Localized
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 1
Sporadic
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 2
Localized
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 3
Localized
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 4
Sporadic
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 5
Sporadic
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 6
Sporadic
New Brunswick - Public Health Region 7
Sporadic
Nord-est Québec
Localized
Québec et Chaudieres-Appalaches
Sporadic
Centre-du-Québec
Widespread
Montréal et Laval
Widespread
Ouest-du-Québec
Widespread
Montérégie
Widespread
Ontario - Central East
Widespread
Ontario - Central West
Localized
Ontario - Eastern
Localized
Ontario - North East
Localized
Ontario - North West
Localized
Ontario - South West
Localized
Ontario - Toronto
Localized
Manitoba - Interlake-Eastern
Sporadic
Manitoba - Northern Regional
Sporadic
Manitoba - Prairie Mountain
Sporadic
Manitoba - South
Sporadic
Manitoba - Winnipeg
Sporadic
Saskatchewan - North
Sporadic
Saskatchewan - Central
Sporadic
Saskatchewan - South
Sporadic
Alberta - North Zone
Sporadic
Alberta - Edmonton
Localized
Alberta - Central Zone
Sporadic
Alberta - Calgary
Localized
Alberta - South Zone
Sporadic
British Columbia - Interior
Localized
British Columbia - Fraser
Sporadic
British Columbia - Vancouver Coastal
Sporadic
British Columbia - Vancouver Island
Localized
British Columbia - Northern
Sporadic
Yukon
Sporadic
Northwest Territories - North
Sporadic
Northwest Territories - South
Sporadic
Nunavut - Baffin
Localized
Nunavut - Kivalliq
Localized
Nunavut - Kitimeot
Sporadic
Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Detections
In week 07, the overall percentage of tests positive for influenza was 33% The percentage of tests positive for influenza A continued to decline slowly. The percentage of tests positive for influenza B continued to increase to 17% in week 07. For the first time this season, detections of influenza B were greater than those of influenza A.
The percentage of influenza A detections for week 07 are below average but remain within the expected range for this time of year. The percentage of tests positive for influenza B in week 07 continues to be well above expected levels for this time of year. For data on other respiratory virus detections, see the
Respiratory Virus Detections in Canada Report
.
Figure 2 - Number of positive influenza tests and percentage of tests positive, by type, subtype and report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
The shaded area indicates weeks where the positivity rate was at least 5% and a minimum of 15 positive tests were observed, signalling the period of
seasonal influenza activity
.
Figure 2 - Text Description
Figure 2 - Number of positive influenza tests and percentage of tests positive, by type, subtype and report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Report Week
A(Unsubtyped)
A(H3)
A(H1)pdm09
Influenza B
35
3
20
6
5
36
7
28
1
3
37
7
14
13
4
38
18
31
3
5
39
18
53
1
8
40
24
41
1
5
41
32
50
0
11
42
27
73
1
15
43
44
107
3
21
44
52
114
3
30
45
71
153
7
47
46
113
187
13
75
47
157
272
13
112
48
259
417
33
190
49
370
544
16
274
50
523
633
16
473
51
800
864
51
719
52
1105
856
33
1008
1
1836
925
60
1539
2
1987
808
49
1730
3
1649
870
80
1912
4
1675
632
57
1802
5
1664
542
54
2125
6
1823
502
49
2383
7
1887
305
52
2394
To date this season, 42,773 laboratory-confirmed influenza detections have been reported, of which 60% have been influenza A. Influenza A(H3N2) has been the most common subtype detected this season, representing 94% of subtyped influenza A detections. For more detailed weekly and cumulative influenza data, see the text descriptions for
Figures 2
and
3
or the
Respiratory Virus Detections in Canada Report
.
Figure 3 - Cumulative numbers of positive influenza specimens by type/subtype and province/territory, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Figure 3 - Text Description
Figure 3 - Cumulative numbers of positive influenza specimens by type/subtype and province/territory, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Reporting provinces
Table Figure 3 - Footnote
1
Week (February 11, 2018 to February 17, 2018)
Cumulative (August 27, 2017 to February 17, 2018)
Influenza A
B
Influenza A
B
A & B
Total
A
Total
A
(H1)pdm09
A
(H3)
A(UnS)
Table Figure 3 - Footnote
3
B
Total
A
Total
A
(H1)pdm09
A
(H3)
A(UnS)
Table Figure 3 - Footnote
3
B
Total
BC
76
24
43
9
102
1810
296
1166
348
2000
3810
AB
76
8
48
20
167
5281
113
3862
1306
2452
7733
SK
33
1
13
19
88
1558
42
1082
434
898
2456
MB
18
0
3
15
55
1068
7
349
712
217
1285
ON
476
12
154
310
424
3922
138
2154
1630
3093
7015
QC
1,365
0
0
1,365
1,376
10594
0
0
10594
7434
18028
NB
97
4
18
75
70
890
6
165
719
414
1304
NS
27
0
0
27
20
290
0
0
290
112
402
PE
3
0
3
0
13
67
3
64
0
111
178
NL
40
0
0
40
43
160
0
3
157
118
278
YT
3
0
2
1
0
59
5
37
17
39
98
NT
3
2
1
0
1
126
4
122
0
23
149
NU
3
1
2
0
0
35
2
33
0
2
37
Canada
2220
52
287
1881
2359
25860
616
9037
16207
16913
42773
Percentage
Table Figure 3 - Footnote
2
48%
2%
13%
85%
52%
60%
2%
35%
63%
40%
100%
Table Figure 3 - Footnote 1
Specimens from NT, YT, and NU are sent to reference laboratories in other provinces.
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1
referrer
Table Figure 3 - Footnote 2
Percentage of tests positive for sub-types of influenza A are a percentage of all influenza A detections.
Return to Table Figure 3 - Footnote
2
referrer
Table Figure 3 - Footnote 3
Unsubtyped: The specimen was typed as influenza A, but no result for subtyping was available.
Return to
first
Table Figure 3 - Footnote
3
referrer
Discrepancies in values in Figures 2 and 3 may be attributable to differing data sources.
Cumulative data includes updates to previous weeks.
To date this season, detailed information on age and type/subtype has been received for 34,733 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases (
Table 1
). Adults 65 years of age and older represent the largest proportion of cases overall (48%), and among cases of influenza A(H3N2) (54%) and influenza B (44%). Adults aged 20-64 represent 33% of cases overall and 31% of influenza A(H3N2) and 35% of influenza B cases. Although much smaller in numbers (548), the majority of influenza A(H1N1) cases are among adults less than 65 years of age, with adults aged 20-64 and children 0-19 years accounting for 53% and 34% of cases respectively.
Table 1 - Weekly and cumulative numbers of positive influenza specimens by type, subtype and age-group reported through case-based laboratory reporting, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Age groups (years)
Cumulative (August 27, 2017 to February 17, 2018)
Influenza A
B
Influenza A and B
A Total
A(H1) pdm09
A(H3)
A (UnS)
Table 1 Footnote
1
Total
#
%
0-4
2073
106
604
1363
877
2950
8%
5-19
1761
82
652
1027
1845
3606
10%
20-44
3318
151
1266
1901
1807
5125
15%
45-64
3537
137
1401
1999
2778
6315
18%
65+
10953
72
4600
6281
5784
16737
48%
Total
21642
548
8523
12571
13091
34733
100%
Table 1 Footnote 1
UnS: unsubtyped: The specimen was typed as influenza A, but no result for subtyping was available.
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Syndromic/Influenza-like Illness Surveillance
Healthcare Professionals Sentinel Syndromic Surveillance
In week 07, 4.5% of visits to healthcare professionals were due to influenza-like illness (ILI); an increase compared to the previous week, and above the 5-year average.
Figure 4 - Percentage of visits for ILI reported by sentinels by report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-06
Number of Sentinels Reporting in Week 07: 163
The shaded area represents the maximum and minimum percentage of visits for ILI reported by week from seasons 2012-13 to 2017-18
Figure 4 - Text Description
Figure 4 - Percentage of visits for ILI reported by sentinels by report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Report week
2017-18
Average
Min
Max
35
0.4%
0.8%
0.5%
1.2%
36
0.5%
0.8%
0.7%
1.0%
37
0.7%
0.9%
0.7%
1.0%
38
0.7%
1.1%
1.0%
1.4%
39
1.1%
1.1%
0.9%
1.4%
40
1.3%
1.3%
0.9%
1.6%
41
1.7%
1.4%
0.9%
2.4%
42
1.2%
1.4%
1.0%
1.9%
43
1.6%
1.3%
1.0%
1.5%
44
1.5%
1.3%
0.9%
1.6%
45
1.8%
1.3%
1.2%
1.5%
46
1.7%
1.6%
1.0%
2.0%
47
2.2%
1.5%
1.1%
1.9%
48
2.8%
1.6%
0.8%
2.1%
49
1.7%
1.5%
1.0%
2.5%
50
2.2%
2.3%
1.3%
3.7%
51
2.6%
2.5%
1.6%
4.1%
52
4.0%
4.5%
1.7%
7.1%
1
4.4%
3.7%
1.7%
5.2%
2
2.8%
3.0%
1.1%
4.5%
3
2.8%
2.5%
1.3%
3.6%
4
3.1%
2.4%
1.7%
3.5%
5
4.1%
2.7%
2.0%
4.4%
6
3.6%
2.7%
2.1%
3.3%
7
4.5%
2.4%
1.7%
3.0%
Participatory Syndromic Surveillance
FluWatchers is a participatory ILI surveillance system that relies on weekly voluntary submissions of syndromic information from Canadians across Canada.
In week 07, 1,467 participants reported to FluWatchers, of which 4% reported symptoms of cough and fever, and 20% of these consulted a healthcare professional. Among participants who reported cough and fever, 76% reported days missed from work or school, resulting in a combined total of 140 missed days of work or school.
Table 2 - Summary of influenza-like illness symptoms reported by participating Canadians, Canada, week 2018-07
Number of Participants Reporting
Percentage participants reporting Cough and Fever
Percentage of participants with cough and fever who consulted a healthcare professional
Percentage of participants with cough and fever who reported missed days from work or school
Number of missed days from work or school
1467
4%
20%
76%
140
Influenza Outbreak Surveillance
In week 07, the number of reported laboratory-confirmed outbreaks of influenza decreased compared to the previous week.In week 07, 94 new influenza outbreaks were reported: 55 in long-term care facilities, 11 in hospitals, and 28 in other settings. In addition, four ILI outbreaks were reported schools. Among the 88 outbreaks with influenza type/subtype reported, 47 (53%) were associated with influenza B, 33 (38%) were associated with influenza A and eight outbreaks were associated with a mix of influenza A and B (9%).
To date this season, 1,228 influenza/ILI outbreaks have been reported, of which 729 (60%) occurred in LTC facilities. Among the 1,070 outbreaks for which the influenza type/subtype was reported, 601 (56%) were associated with influenza A and 415 (39%) were associated with influenza B, and 54 (5%) were associated with a mix of A and B. Compared to recent influenza A(H3N2) seasons at week 07, the number of cumulative outbreaks reported this season has been greater than during the 2016-17 season and lower compared to the 2014-15 season.
Figure 5 - Number of new outbreaks of laboratory-confirmed influenza by report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Figure 5 - Text Description
Figure 5 - Number of new outbreaks of laboratory-confirmed influenza by report week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Report week
Hospitals
Long Term Care Facilities
Other
35
0
0
0
36
0
1
0
37
0
0
0
38
0
2
0
39
0
1
1
40
1
0
0
41
0
0
1
42
0
2
1
43
3
1
1
44
0
1
0
45
3
1
4
46
0
2
5
47
0
2
5
48
9
11
7
49
4
14
12
50
9
31
16
51
11
48
28
52
5
72
23
1
12
110
38
2
18
99
48
3
14
84
45
4
13
63
24
5
9
54
19
6
10
75
31
7
11
55
28
Severe Outcomes Influenza Surveillance
Provincial/Territorial Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths
In week 07, 46 influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported by participating provinces and territories1. To date this season, 3,451 influenza-associated hospitalizations have been reported, 77% of which were associated with influenza A, and 2,357 cases (68%) were in adults 65 years of age or older. To date, 317 ICU admissions and 163 deaths have been reported.
Figure 6 - Cumulative numbers of hospitalizations by age-group reported by participating provinces and territories
figure 6 note
1
, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Figure 6 - Text Description
Figure 6 - Cumulative numbers of hospitalizations by age-group reported by participating provinces and territories, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Age Group
Total
0-4 yr
200
5-19 yr
131
20-44 yr
212
45-64 yr
551
65+ yr
2357
Figure 6 note 1
Influenza-associated hospitalizations are reported by NL, PE, NS, NB, MB, AB, YT and NT. Only hospitalizations that require intensive medical care are reported by SK.
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Pediatric Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths
In week 07, the number of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated pediatric (≤16 years of age) hospitalizations reported by the Immunization Monitoring Program Active (IMPACT) network increased compared to the previous week. In week 07, 89 hospitalizations were reported of which 52 (60%) were due to influenza A. The number of weekly hospitalizations has been above the seven-season average since week 45.
To date this season, 686 pediatric hospitalizations have been reported by the IMPACT network, 431 (63%) of which were associated with influenza A. Children 0-23 months accounted for the largest proportion of influenza A hospitalizations (39%). Among the 255 hospitalizations due to influenza B, children 5-9 years accounted for the largest proportion of cases (30%).
Additionally, 114 ICU admissions and six deaths have been reported to date. Children aged 0-23 months and 10-16 years each accounted for 27% of ICU cases. Among the ICU cases with available information, 65% were due to influenza A and approximately 43% had no reported previous or concurrent medical conditions.
Figure 7 - Cumulative numbers of pediatric hospitalizations (≤16 years of age) with influenza by type and age-group reported by the IMPACT network, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Figure 7 - Text Description
Figure 7 - Cumulative numbers of pediatric hospitalizations (≤16 years of age) with influenza by type and age-group reported by the IMPACT network, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Age Group
Total
0-5 mo
74
6-23 mo
156
2-4 yr
179
5-9 yr
159
10-16 yr
118
Figure 8 - Number of pediatric hospitalizations (≤16 years of age) with influenza reported by the IMPACT network, by week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Figure 8 - Text Description
Figure 8 - Number of pediatric hospitalizations (≤16 years of age) with influenza reported by the IMPACT network, by week, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Report Week
2017-2018
Average
Min
Max
35
0
0
0
0
36
1
0
0
1
37
0
0
0
2
38
1
0
0
2
39
2
1
0
3
40
0
0
0
2
41
3
1
0
2
42
1
1
0
4
43
7
1
0
3
44
1
3
1
6
45
4
3
2
4
46
8
5
1
13
47
13
4
0
9
48
16
9
2
23
49
23
15
3
28
50
26
23
4
47
51
39
32
4
72
52
60
47
7
92
1
57
40
5
75
2
39
35
4
62
3
50
38
4
67
4
93
35
7
47
5
67
40
11
59
6
79
38
15
79
7
89
40
17
120
Figure 8 Footnote 1
The shaded area represents the maximum and minimum number of cases reported by week from seasons 2010-11 to 2017-18
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Influenza Strain Characterizations
During the 2017-18 influenza season, the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) has characterized 1,701 influenza viruses [895 A(H3N2), 86 A(H1N1)pdm09 and 720 B viruses] that were received from Canadian laboratories.
Antigenic Characterization
Among influenza viruses characterized by hemagglutination inhibition assay during the 2017-18 season, most viruses were antigenically similar to the cell-culture propagated reference strains recommended by WHO.
Table 3 - Influenza antigenic strain characterizations, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Strain Characterization Results
Count
Description
Influenza A (H3N2)
A/Hong Kong/4801/2014-like
166
Viruses antigenically similar to A/Hong Kong/4801/2014, the A(H3N2) component of the 2017-18 Northern Hemisphere's
trivalent
and
quadrivalent
vaccine.
Reduced titer to A/Hong Kong/4801/2014
18
These A(H3N2) viruses reacted poorly with antisera raised against cell-propagated A/Hong Kong/4801/2014, suggesting some antigenic differences.
Influenza A (H1N1)
A/Michigan/45/2015-like
86
Viruses antigenically similar to A/Michigan/45/2015, the A(H1N1) component of the 2017-18 Northern Hemisphere's
trivalent
and
quadrivalent
influenza vaccine.
Influenza B
B/Brisbane/60/2008-like
(Victoria lineage)
7
Viruses antigenically similar to B/Brisbane/60/2008.
B/Brisbane/60/2008 is the influenza B component of the 2017-18 Northern Hemisphere's
trivalent
and
quadrivalent
influenza vaccine.
Reduced titer to B/Brisbane/60/2008
(Victoria lineage)
24
These B/Victoria lineage viruses reacted poorly with antisera raised against cell-propagated B/Brisbane/60/2008, suggesting some antigenic differences.
B/Phuket/3073/2013-like
(Yamagata lineage)
689
Viruses antigenically similar to B/Phuket/3073/2013, the additional influenza B component of the 2017-18 Northern Hemisphere
quadrivalent
influenza vaccine.
Genetic Characterization of A(H3N2) viruses
During the 2017-18 season, 711 A(H3N2) viruses did not grow to sufficient titers for antigenic characterization by HI assay. Therefore, genetic characterization was performed to determine to which genetic group they belong. Sequence analysis showed that 632 A(H3N2) viruses belonged to genetic group 3C.2a, 77 viruses belonged to subclade 3C.2a1 and two viruses belonged to the clade 3C.3a.
Additionally, of the 184 influenza A(H3N2) viruses that were characterized antigenically as similar to A/Hong Kong/4801/2014, 144 belonged to genetic group 3C.2a and 16 viruses belonged to subclade 3C.2a1. The 18 viruses that showed reduced titer to A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 belonged to genetic clade 3C.3a. Sequencing is pending for the six remaining virus isolates.
A/Hong Kong/4801/2014-like virus belongs to genetic group 3C.2a and is the influenza A/H3N2 component of the 2017-18 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine.
Genetic Characterization of Influenza B viruses
Among the viruses characterized antigenically as having reduced titer to ferret antisera produced against cell-propagated B/Brisbane/60/2008, sequence analysis showed that all 22 viruses had a two amino acid deletion in the HA gene. Sequencing is pending for the two remaining virus isolates.
Antiviral Resistance
During the 2017-18 season, the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) has tested 790 influenza viruses for resistance to oseltamivir and 786 viruses for resistance to zanamivir. All but one of the A(H1N1) viruses were sensitive to oseltamivir and all but one influenza B viruses were sensitive to zanamivir (
Table 4
).
Table 4 - Antiviral resistance by influenza virus type and subtype, Canada, weeks 2017-35 to 2018-07
Virus type and subtype
Oseltamivir
Zanamivir
# tested
# resistant (%)
# tested
# resistant (%)
A (H3N2)
401
0 (0%)
397
0 (0%)
A (H1N1)
67
1 (1.5%)
67
0 (0%)
B
322
0 (0%)
322
1 (0.3%)
TOTAL
790
1 (0.1%)
786
1 (0.1%)
Note: Since the 2009 pandemic, all circulating influenza A viruses have been resistant to amantadine, and it is therefore not currently recommended for use in the treatment of influenza. During the 2017-18 season, the subset of influenza A viruses that were tested for resistance to amantadine were resistant.
Provincial and International Influenza Reports
Provincial Influenza Reports
Alberta - Influenza Surveillance Report
British Columbia - Influenza Surveillance
Manitoba - Seasonal Influenza Reports
New Brunswick - Influenza Surveillance Reports
Newfoundland and Labrador - Surveillance and Disease Reports
Nova Scotia - Respiratory Watch Report
Ontario - Respiratory Pathogen Bulletin
Prince Edward Island - Influenza Summary
Saskatchewan - Influenza Reports
Québec - Flash Grippe
International Influenza Reports
Australia - Influenza Surveillance Report
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - Surveillance reports and disease data on seasonal influenza
New Zealand - Influenza Weekly Update
Public Health England - Weekly national flu reports
Pan-American Health Organization - Influenza Situation Report
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FluWatch Surveillance System Description and Definitions, 2017-18
The FluWatch report is compiled from a number of data sources. Surveillance information contained in this report is a reflection of the surveillance data available to FluWatch at the time of production. Delays in reporting of data may cause data to change retrospectively. For a description of FluWatch surveillance components and definitions, see
System Description and Definitions
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Abbreviations:
Newfoundland/Labrador (NL), Prince Edward Island (PE), New Brunswick (NB), Nova Scotia (NS), Quebec (QC), Ontario (ON), Manitoba (MB), Saskatchewan (SK), Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC), Yukon (YT), Northwest Territories (NT), Nunavut (NU).
We would like to thank all the FluWatch surveillance partners who are participating in this year's influenza surveillance program.
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2021-05-10