Donations sought as Red Cross laments 'severe' blood shortage
The Red Cross is appealing to past donors and potential new donors as it says a "severe blood shortage" could result in delays for surgeries and other medical procedures.
Jan 21, 2026
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on Influenza, Human
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The flu is everywhere: So why aren't Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?
The death of Prashant Sreekumar made headlines across Canada when the 43-year-old father of three died in the emergency room of Edmonton's Grey Nuns hospital after waiting for eight hours with chest pains.
Jan 20, 2026
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Can Canada's health systems handle increased demand during FIFA World Cup?
Excitement is building for FIFA World Cup soccer games in Toronto and Vancouver in June and July, yet Canada's overburdened health systems may buckle with any additional demand, cautions an editorial published in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Jan 19, 2026
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US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over
The U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity, according to the latest government data released Friday.
Jan 16, 2026
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Flu deaths have doubled in NC since week of Christmas: Has the season peaked?
The number of people who have died from complications of the flu in North Carolina more than doubled in the last two weeks to 134, according to state health officials.
Jan 15, 2026
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Q&A: Why is flu so bad this year?
Flu levels are elevated and continuing to rise during the 2026 season, with Influenza A emerging as the dominant strain.
Jan 15, 2026
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Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu
Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season. In the week ending Dec. 27, 2025, 831 people were hospitalized with influenza—the most since the state started tracking flu cases two decades ago. Hospitalizations ...
Jan 13, 2026
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Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say
Flu cases are surging in Michigan, state health experts say, as the flu season has hit harder and earlier than it typically does, according to several local health systems.
Jan 13, 2026
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Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
Jan 10, 2026
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Maternal flu and Tdap shots may lower rates of infant hospitalization, ED visits
Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger ...
Jan 9, 2026
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