"Toronto is seeing rapidly increasing flu activity particularly among children, with flu season coming early this year, Dr. Michelle Murti said in a statement Tuesday. It's being driven by influenza A, she said, which has affected children more severely. This early surge is leading to more pediatric cases requiring hospital care, underscoring the seriousness of the current season, she said, saying influenza A has also been spreading to adults and people in long-term care."
"In eastern Ontario, three children between the ages of five and nine have died this month from complications related to influenza, Ottawa Public Health and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit announced in a joint statement Monday. WATCH | 3 flu-related deaths in children reported in eastern Ontario this month: Health officials in Ottawa say three children have died this month from flu-related illness as cases surge in the region earlier than is typical. Doctors are encouraging people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays."
"TPH strongly encourages people to use all available layers of protection. Those include flu vaccination, regular hand-washing, staying home when sick, and wearing masks in crowded, indoor spaces, she said. These measures are especially important to protect children and those most vulnerable in our community, especially as we gather for the holidays, Murti said. Flu vaccinations are free for everyone in Ontario aged six months and older at participating pharmacies and primar"
Flu season has arrived early with rapidly increasing activity in Toronto, particularly among children. Influenza A is driving the surge and has affected children more severely, causing more pediatric hospitalizations. Influenza A is also spreading to adults and people in long-term care. Three children aged five to nine in eastern Ontario have died from influenza-related complications this month. Recommended protections include flu vaccination, regular hand-washing, staying home when sick, and wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. Flu vaccinations are available free for Ontarians aged six months and older at participating pharmacies and primary care clinics.
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